A.   Classification: All land annexed to the city shall be classified into that zone to which it is contiguous. Where the annexed land is contiguous to more than one zone, the newly annexed land shall be classified into that zone having the longest contiguous boundary.

   B.   Effective: The zone designation assigned pursuant to this provision shall remain in effect until amended in accordance with the procedure for amending this title. Property shall not be reclassified to another zone concurrently with or prior to completion of annexation proceedings, nor shall any officer or official utilize zone reclassification commitments as a medium of bargaining for annexation of property to the city. (Ord. 4-8-86, 4-8-1986)

   C.   Water Shares Required: Water shares shall be required for all annexations initiated by landowners at a ratio established by the city council and shall be conveyed to the city as a condition of the annexation. (Ord. 2011-2, 4-28-2011)

The zoning ordinance codified herein, including the map, may be amended as hereinafter provided: (Ord. 4-8-86, 4-8-1986)

   A.   Intent With Respect To Amendments: It is hereby declared to be public policy that this title shall not be changed, except to correct manifest errors or to more fully carry out the intent and purpose of the general plan for the city and of this title.

   B.   Procedure: Any person seeking an amendment to this zoning title or map shall submit to the city a written petition designating the change desired and the reasons therefor and shall pay the required filing fee to the city. Upon receipt of the petition and the payment of the filing fee, the planning commission shall consider the request and shall certify its recommendations to the city council with respect to the request within thirty (30) days from receipt of this request. Failure on the part of the planning commission to certify its recommendations to the city council within thirty (30) days shall be deemed to constitute approval unless a longer period is granted by the city council. The fee required herein shall not be returned to the applicant. The planning commission or city council may also initiate amendments to this title. (Ord. 2011-2, 4-28-2011)

   C.   Public Hearing Required: Amendments to this title may be adopted only after a public hearing in relation thereto before the city council at which parties in interest and citizens shall have an opportunity to be heard. A notice of the time and place of such hearing shall be published in a newspaper of general circulation within the area at least fifteen (15) days before the date of hearing, as required by law 1 . (Ord. 4-8-86, 4-8-1986)