The City Council or Planning Commission may, upon their own motion, initiate a request to amend the text or the district boundaries of this chapter. The procedural requirements of this section shall not apply to the proposed amendments except to the extent required by state statute. Any person owning real estate within the city may initiate a request to amend the district boundaries or text of this chapter so as to affect the real estate.

(Prior Code, § 11-4-1) (Ord. 258, passed 5-4-2006)

   Application for an amendment of this chapter (text or map) requires a public hearing and is to be processed in accordance with the procedures set forth in § 152.037 of this chapter.

(Prior Code, § 11-4-2) (Ord. 258, passed 5-4-2006)

   The Planning Commission shall consider possible effects of the proposed amendment. Its judgment shall be based upon, but not limited to, the following factors:

   (A)   The proposed action has been considered in relation to the specific policies and provisions of and has been found to be consistent with the official City Comprehensive Plan;

   (B)   The proposed use is or will be compatible with present and future land uses of the area;

   (C)   The proposed use conforms with all performance standards contained in this chapter;

   (D)   The proposed use can be accommodated with existing public services and will not overburden the city's service capacity; and

   (E)   Traffic generation by the proposed use is within capabilities of streets serving the property.

(Prior Code, § 11-4-3) (Ord. 258, passed 5-4-2006)

   Approval of an amendment of this chapter (text or map) shall become effective upon its passage and publication.

(Prior Code, § 11-4-4) (Ord. 258, passed 5-4-2006)