Boundaries of the zones established by the title may be relocated or reestablished or the classification of property uses therein may be amended, reclassified or altered and the provisions set forth in the text of this title may be amended whenever public necessity and convenience and general welfare require. Such proposed changes may be initiated by:

(1) The verified petition of one or more owners of property proposed to be changed or reclassified;

(2) Resolution of intention by the city council;

(3) Resolution of intention by the planning commission. (Ord. 90 § 3.03.010, 1958).

A petition to amend this title shall be filed with the city clerk and following verification shall be transmitted by the city clerk to the council. If such petition is for an amendment of the zoning map then it shall include:

(1) A legal description and location of the property sought to be reclassified;

(2) The existing and proposed zoning classification;

(3) Reason for the requested change;

(4) Signatures and addresses of the owners of the property proposed for reclassification;

(5) Names and addresses of the owners of land within a distance of 300 feet of the land to be rezoned. Each application shall be accompanied by a fee as set by resolution of the city council, made payable to the city. No fees will be refunded. (Ord. 361 § 6, 1980; Ord. 90 § 3.03.011, 1958).

All zoning amendments shall be processed as provided in Chapter 18.150 NPMC. (Ord. 924 § 2(O), 2015; Ord. 674 § 2, 2000; Ord. 90 § 3.03.012, 1958).

Repealed by Ord. 924. (Ord. 722 § 1, 2004).

Repealed by Ord. 924. (Ord. 722 § 2, 2004; Ord. 674 § 3, 2000; Ord. 409 § 1, 1982; Ord. 90 § 3.03.013, 1958).

Repealed by Ord. 924. (Ord. 722 § 2, 2004; Ord. 674 § 4, 2000; Ord. 90 § 3.03.014, 1958).

Repealed by Ord. 924. (Ord. 722 § 2, 2004; Ord. 674 § 5, 2000; Ord. 379 § 1, 1981; Ord. 90, 1958).