The Borough Council may amend this chapter, as proposed by a member of the Borough Council or by a petition of any person, partnership or corporation, in accordance with the following provisions.

Petitions for amendment shall be filed with the Zoning Officer, and the petitioner, upon filing, shall provide the necessary legal description and pay an advertising deposit and filing fee in accordance with a schedule fixed by resolution of the Borough Council. Petitions for rezoning are required to be submitted at least 10 working days prior to the Borough Council meeting in order to be placed on the agenda of that meeting. If any amendment is withdrawn in writing by the petitioner before the advertisement is placed for any public hearing, the advertising deposit shall be refunded to the petitioner; otherwise, such deposit shall be paid to the Borough. Any amendment to a petition by the petitioner shall constitute a new petition and shall require the payment of a new advertising deposit and filing fee.

The Borough Council shall hold a public hearing, pursuant to public notice, and pursuant to mailed notice and electronic notice, if applicable, per 53 P.S. § 10109, before voting on the enactment of any amendment. If after any public hearing held upon an amendment the proposed amendment is revised, or further revised, to include land previously not affected by it, the Borough Council shall hold another public hearing, pursuant to public notice, and mailed notice and electronic notice, if applicable, before proceeding to vote on the amendment.

All amendments to this chapter shall be done in compliance with the Municipalities Planning Code.