Sec. 17.0. The Moorland Township Board may, from time to time, amend, modify, supplement or revise the zoning district boundaries shown on the Official Zoning Districts Map or the written provisions of this Ordinance, Amendments to this Ordinance may be requested by the Township Board, Planning Commission or by any resident or property owner or authorized agent thereof within the Township. All proposed amendments shall be referred to the Planning Commission for public hearing and recommendation prior to consideration by the Township Board.

Sec. 17.1.

A.

Whenever an amendment is proposed, a public hearing on the proposed amendment shall be scheduled before the Planning Commission. Notice of the public hearing shall be published and delivered in accordance with Section 18.6 of this Ordinance. If notices are mailed, an affidavit of mailing shall be filed with the Planning Commission before or at the public hearing.

In the case of an amendment to the Official Zoning Districts Map, notice of the time, date and place of the public hearing shall be given not less than eight days prior to the hearing to the owner(s) of the subject property, and to all persons to whom any real property within 300 feet of the subject property is assessed, and to all occupants of single- and two-family dwelling within 300 feet of the subject property. The notice may be delivered by first class mail. If notices are mailed, an affidavit of mailing shall be filed with the Planning Commission before or at the public hearing.

B.

Following the public hearing, the Planning Commission shall identify and evaluate all factors relevant to the proposed amendment and shall report its findings and recommendations to the Township Board.

C.

Following receipt of the Planning Commission recommendation, the Township Board may accept, modify or reject the Planning Commission's recommendation. The Township Board may refer any amendment back to the Planning Commission for further consideration, stating the reasons for the referral in its motion.

(Ord. No. 06-21, § 8, 9-7-2006)

Sec. 17.2.

A.

Whenever a resident or property owner in the Township initiates an amendment to this Ordinance, the following information shall be included in the application for amendment:

(1)

A legal description and street address of the subject property.

(2)

A plot plan of the subject property showing dimensions and area of the lot or parcel in square feet or acres.

(3)

The name and address of the property owner and a statement of the applicant's interest if not the property owner.

(4)

The present zoning district and the zoning district requested.

Sec. 17.3. Any amendment to this Ordinance for the purpose of conforming to a decree of a court of competent jurisdiction shall be adopted by the Township Board, without referral to the Planning Commission or a public hearing.