The regulations, restrictions and boundaries established in this ordinance may, from time to time, be amended, supplemented, changed, modified or repealed by a favorable majority of votes of the governing body; provided:

11.1.1. That a public hearing shall be held in relation thereto at which parties in interest and citizens shall have an opportunity to be heard.

11.1.2. That notice shall be given of the time and place of such hearings by publication in at least two issues of some newspaper with a six-day publication span having a general circulation in the jurisdiction. Such notice shall specify the time and place of hearing at which persons affected may appear and present their views, not less than six days nor more than 21 days after final publication. After enactment of any such plan, ordinance or amendment, further publication thereof shall not be required.

11.1.3. Any amendment proposal requiring an advertised public hearing shall be accompanied by payment in the amount established by the town council.

11.1.4. That changes shall be made by the governing body in the zoning ordinance or the zoning map only after such changes have been referred to the planning commission for a report. Action shall be taken by the governing body only after a report has been received from the planning commission, unless a period of 30 days has elapsed after date of referral to the commission, after which time it may be assumed the commission has approved the change or amendment.

11.1.5. Any subject matter once denied by the governing body shall not again be presented within a period of six months from the date of denial.

(Ord. of 5-1-2000; Amended 1-18-2007)