This chapter may be amended by changing the boundaries of districts (rezoning of land) or by changing any text provision herein, whenever the public necessity and convenience and the general welfare require such amendment, by following the procedures of this article.

An amendment to the text or the Zoning Map may be initiated by:

A property owner(s) or his agent(s) may initiate a request for an amendment to this chapter by filing an application with the Town Clerk, using forms provided by the Town for such requests. Such application shall be accompanied by a legal description of the property or properties affected and a map showing the property or properties affected and all properties within a radius of 500 feet of the exterior boundaries thereof. Such application shall be referred to the Town Board for its consideration and further action.

The Town Board may refer an application for zoning amendment to the Planning Board, when such was not initiated by such Board, for review and recommendation. The Town Board may also specify the time limit on the review by the Planning Board.

A public hearing shall be held by the Town Board before an amendment is permitted. Notice of said hearing shall be provided as required in § 190-176.

When applicable, in no case shall any amendment or change be finally considered by the Town Board until all provisions of this chapter have been met. If the Town Board proposes to adopt an amendment that is substantially altered from the recommendation of the Planning Board, the Town Board may refer said proposed amendment back to the Planning Board for report and recommendation before adoption.

The Town Board shall notify the applicant for amendment in writing of the Town Board's decision within five business days after the decision has been rendered.

The Town Clerk shall maintain separate files and records of each amendment to the map or this chapter, which shall be open to public inspection upon request.