Applications for zone changes shall be made in writing to the town clerk at least ten days in advance of a regular commission meeting. The application shall contain an accurate description of the area for which the change is requested and a description, including sketch plans, of the proposed use if the change is granted.

(Ord. 517 Ch. 13 § 1, 1978)

At its initial consideration of the application for a zone change the commission shall set a date for a hearing on the zone change.

(Ord. 517 Ch. 13 § 2, 1978)

A hearing on a zone change shall be preceded by at least 20 days' notice in the official town newspaper and by notice to all adjacent landowners by certified mail. Notice shall be at the expense of the applicant. Notices and publication shall be the responsibility of the town clerk.

(Ord. 517 Ch. 13 § 3, 1978)

After the hearing on the proposed zone change the commission shall within 60 days:

A.

Certify the change to the council for inclusion on the official zoning map;

B.

Recommend to the council that the change be rejected.

(Ord. 517 Ch. 13 § 4, 1978)

Upon receiving a certification or recommendation concerning a zone change the council shall, at its next regular meeting, set a date for a public hearing on the proposed zone change. Such a hearing shall be preceded by at least 15 days' notice in the official town newspaper.

(Ord. 517 Ch. 13 § 5, 1978)

After holding its hearing on a proposed zone change the council shall within 30 days:

A.

Accept the change by majority vote;

B.

Reject the change by majority vote.

(Ord. 517 Ch. 13 § 6, 1978)

Where the record owners of 20 percent or more of the adjacent lots file a written protest to the change at least 75 percent of the members of the council must vote in favor of the change to secure its adoption.

(Ord. 517 Ch. 13 § 7, 1978)