Whenever the public necessity and the general welfare require, the City Council of the City of Newport may, on its own motion, or on petition, or on recommendation of the City Planning Commission, (after said Planning Commission and City Council gives public notice and holds public hearings), amend, supplement, or change the regulations or the districts of this ordinance herein established.

An amendment, supplement, or change in this ordinance may be initiated by:

A.

A motion of the City Council.

B.

A motion by the City Planning Commission.

C.

A petition of the property owner or authorized representative to either the Planning Commission or the City Council.

D.

Referral to the Planning Commission. All requests for amendments, supplements, or changes in this ordinance shall, whether initiated with the City Council or otherwise, first be referred to the City Planning Commission.

Request for approval of a zoning text or zoning map change shall be filed with the City Manager and shall be upon forms prescribed for the purpose.

The City Recorder shall maintain a record of amendments to the text and map of this ordinance in a form convenient for the use of the public.