The regulations and the number, area, and boundaries for districts established by this Ordinance may be amended, supplemented, or repealed by the City Council upon receipt of a report by the Planning Commission. Petitions to amend the Zoning Map may be initiated by the owner of property proposed to be rezoned, by the Commission or by the City Council.

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The Commission will fix a reasonable time for a public hearing and will give public notice thereof, as required by law. As necessary, the Commission will notify owners of surrounding property by mail and post a notice of such hearing on the concerned property.

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The Commission has 60 calendar days to submit its recommendations to the Council. If the Commission fails to submit a report within the 60 day period, it will be deemed to have approved the proposed amendment and the Council will proceed to hold a public hearing pursuant to Title 11, Chapter 52 of Code of Alabama, 1975, as amended. Any party wishing to speak for or against an amendment may appear and speak at the public hearing.

No action will be initiated for an amendment to this Ordinance affecting the same parcel more than once a year, unless specifically authorized by the Council on the grounds that the circumstances and conditions relevant to the amendment request have changed significantly since the prior hearing.

A schedule of application fees for consideration of all approvals, permits, certificates, and public hearings required under this Ordinance is established by separate resolution or ordinance. Fees are computed to recover all costs incurred by the City in reviewing and processing zoning-related requests, including advertising fees and are adopted and revised from time to time by the Council.