To adapt to changing development conditions and provide for the phased implementation of the village Comprehensive Plan, the President and Board of Trustees may from time to time amend the provisions of the text of this chapter, or the zoning district map, as provided by the state statutes.

(Ord. 480B, passed 8-21-1953; Ord. 90-O-036, passed 11-8-1990; Ord. 14-O-36, passed 11-14-2014)

   Amendments shall be approved only in conformance with the approval process provided in the filing procedures section of this chapter and the approval criteria in Table 33.

(Ord. 480B, passed 8-21-1953; Ord. 90-O-036, passed 11-8-1990; Ord. 14-O-36, passed 11-14-2014)

   (A)   A written protest may be filed with the Village Clerk against a proposed amendment that is signed by the owner or owners of at least 20% of the frontage of:

      (1)   The property to be affected by the proposed amendment;

      (2)   The property immediately adjacent thereto or across an alley therefrom; or

      (3)   The property having frontage directly opposite the frontage be affected by the proposed amendment.

   (B)   If such a protest is filed, the proposed amendment shall not be approved except by a vote of two-thirds of the aldermen currently holding office.

   (C)   The protestor shall serve a copy of the protest upon the applicant and upon his or her attorney, if any, by certified mail.

(Ord. 480B, passed 8-21-1953; Ord. 90-O-036, passed 11-8-1990; Ord. 14-O-36, passed 11-14-2014)

   As provided in the state statute, no amendment to this chapter shall be approved within six months of its adoption except by a two-thirds vote of the President and Board of Trustees.

(Ord. 480B, passed 8-21-1953; Ord. 90-O-036, passed 11-8-1990; Ord. 14-O-36, passed 11-14-2014)

In recommending approval or conditional approval of an amendment, the Planning and Zoning Commission shall transmit to the President and Board of Trustees written findings of fact that all of the conditions below not apply to the application. The President and Board of Trustees shall not be bound by the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission. However, in granting approval or conditional approval, the President and Board of Trustees shall similarly find that all of the following conditions apply:

1.   Compatible with use or zoning of environs. The proposed use(s) or the uses permitted under the zoning classification are compatible with existing uses or existing zoning of property in the environs.

2.   Supported by trend of development. The trend of development in the general area since the original zoning of the affected property was established supports the proposed use or zoning classification.

3.   Consistent with comprehensive plan objectives. The proposed use or zoning classification is in harmony with the objectives of the Comprehensive Plan of the village as viewed in light of any changed conditions since the adoption of the Plan.

4.   Furthers public interest. The proposed use or zoning classification promotes the public interest and not solely the interest of the applicant.

(Ord. 480B, passed 8-21-1953; Ord. 90-O-036, passed 11-8-1990; Ord. 14-O-36, passed 11-14-2014)