1.   The Council may, on its own motion or on petition, amend any portion of this Zoning Code. Any proposed amendment shall be submitted to the Planning and Zoning Commission; which shall make a report to the Council within 30 days after the proposal has been submitted. All other procedures shall be the same as those required of the Council for amendment of any other ordinance.

   2.   Application For Change of Zoning District Boundaries. Any person may submit to the Council an application requesting a change in the zoning district boundaries as shown on the Official Zoning Map. The application shall be accompanied by a fee of $250.00 payable to the City; and the applicant shall pay any actual costs incurred by the City in this rezoning process that exceed $250.00.

      A.   Such application shall be filed with the Administrative Officer and shall contain the following information:

         (1)   The legal description and local address of the property, and

         (2)   The present zoning classification and the zoning classification requested for the property, and

         (3)   The existing use and proposed use of the property, and

         (4)   The names and addresses of the owners of all property within 200 feet of the exterior boundaries of the property for which the change is requested, and

         (5)   A statement of the reasons why the applicant feels the present zoning classification is no longer valid, and

         (6)   A plat showing the locations, dimensions and use of the applicant’s property and all property within 200 feet of the exterior boundaries thereof, including streets, alleys, railroads, and other physical features.

      B.   Upon receipt of the application by the Administrative Officer, a copy shall be forwarded immediately to the Planning and Zoning Commission for study and recommendation. The Commission shall, prior to making a recommendation, determine the following:

         (1)   Whether or not the current district classification of the property to be rezoned is valid, and

         (2)   Whether there is a need for additional land zoned for the purpose requested, and

         (3)   Whether the proposed change is consistent with the current land use plan, considering such factors as:

            a.   Whether the rezoning would result in a population density or development which would in turn cause a demand for services and utilities in excess of the capacity planned for the area, and

            b.   Whether the rezoning would result in the generating of traffic in excess of the capacity of existing or planned streets in the vicinity, and

         (4)   Whether there is an intent on the part of the applicant to develop the property to be rezoned diligently and within a reasonable time.

      C.   The Commission shall report its determinations and recommendations to the Council within 30 days from receipt of the application, except that when no report is issued within that time, the application will be deemed approved by the Commission. The Council shall then follow the procedures required of the Council for amendment of any other ordinance.