Amendments to this chapter shall be governed by § 83 of the General City Law.

An application for a zoning amendment, supplement or change shall be filed with the Zoning Officer, together with a zoning amendment fee as established by the City Council. On receipt of every completed application, the Zoning Officer shall transmit a copy of such application to the City Council Community Development and Planning Committee.

The Community Development and Planning Committee may refer any proposed amendment, supplement, or change to the Planning Commission for a recommendation.

In recommending the adoption of any proposed amendment, supplement or change, the Commission shall, in writing, state its reasons for such recommendation, including any conditions, changes or requirements that may serve to further the purposes of this chapter. On recommending the denial or revision of any such proposal, the Commission shall similarly state its reasons and concerns. A copy of such recommendation shall be transmitted to the City Clerk within a reasonable time.

Action by the City Council shall be governed by § 83 of the General City Law.