A.

The regulations and provisions stated in the text of this ordinance and the boundaries of the zoning districts shown of the official zoning map may be amended, supplemented or changed only by ordinance of the township board.

B.

Proposals for amendments, supplements or changes may be initiated by the township board on its own motion, by the township Zoning Commission (Planning Commission) or by petition of one or more owners of property to be affected by the proposed amendment.

A.

Filing of applications. All petitions for amendments to this ordinance shall be in writing, signed and filed in triplicate with the township clerk for presentation to the township Zoning Commission (Planning Commission).

B.

[Contents of applications.] All petitions for amendments to this ordinance, without limiting the right to file additional material, shall contain the following:

(1)

The petitioner(s name, address and interest of every person, firm or corporation having legal or equitable interest in the land.

(2)

The nature and effect of the proposed amendment.

(3)

If the proposed amendment would require a rezoning of property, all applicable requirements of article V, Site Plan Requirements, shall be complied with.

(4)

If the proposed amendment would require a rezoning of property, the names and addresses of the owners, according to the current tax role, of all land within 300 feet of the perimeter of the area to be rezoned by the proposed amendment. Such names and addresses shall be furnished by the appropriate township official.

(5)

The alleged error in this ordinance which would be corrected by the proposed amendment, with a detailed explanation of such alleged error and detailed reasons the proposed amendment will correct the same.

(6)

The changed or changing conditions in the area or in the township that make the proposed amendment reasonably necessary to the promotion of the public health, safety and general welfare.

(7)

All other circumstances, factors and reasons which the applicant offers in support of this proposed amendment.

C.

[Referral to Zoning Commission (Planning Commission).] The township board upon receipt of the petition to amend, after having been examined and approved as to form and content by the clerk, shall refer the same to the township Zoning Commission (Planning Commission) for study and report.

D.

Public hearing. Before submitting its recommendations of the petition to amend, the Zoning Commission (Planning Commission) shall hold at least one public hearing, notice of which shall be given according to state law.

E.

[Notice of public hearing.] All notices of public hearings required by this ordinance shall state the time, date, place and purpose of such public hearing, and a description of the subject property.

F.

[Referral to township board.] The township Zoning Commission (Planning Commission) shall then refer the proposed amendment to the township board along with its written recommendations for approval or disapproval and reasons therefor.

G.

[Board hearing.] A public hearing conducted by the township board shall not be necessary unless a request is made in writing by a property owner.

H.

[Adoption of amendment.] Thereafter at any regular meeting or at any special meeting called therefor, the township board may adopt and enact the proposed amendment in accordance with NEW ACT.

I.

[Publication of amendment.] Upon enactment of the amendment, one notice of the zoning ordinance amendment shall be published within 30 days.

J.

[Filing of amendment.] Within seven days after publication, the amendment to the zoning ordinance shall be filed in the official ordinance book of the township with a certification of the township clerk stating the vote on passage and when published and filed. If the amendment requires a change on the official zoning map, such change shall be made on the map in accordance with the provisions of article I of the ordinance within ten days after enactment of the amendment.

The Zoning Commission (Planning Commission) shall from time to time examine the provisions of this ordinance and the locations of district boundary lines and submit a recommendation for change or amendment.