The zoning title is a legal instrument for implementation of the comprehensive land use plan. It is recognized that population growth, changes in economic and social customs and patterns and other factors will from time to time justify changes in the comprehensive plan and, consequently, in the zoning title. It is also recognized that changes in the zoning title may sometimes be made without breach of the comprehensive plan. The zoning title may be amended by following the procedures of this chapter.

The council may amend, change, modify or repeal regulations and restrictions as established in this title, and may change, restrict or extend the boundaries of the various districts established in this title. Before acting on any proposed amendment, modifications, restrictions, extension or change in the maps or text of this title, the same shall be referred by the council to the town planning commission. The commission, after due public notice and hearing, shall submit a report to the council containing its recommendations thereon.

The town planning commission may on its own initiative, after due public notice and hearing at which parties of interest and citizens may have an opportunity to be heard, cause to be prepared and proposed to the town council an ordinance recommending the altering or changing of the use, height or area restrictions as provided elsewhere in this title.

A bona fide owner of real property, or a person having pecuniary interest in the property, may request an amendment of the zone, commonly referred to as a rezone, in which his property lies.

Only persons with pecuniary interest in property may directly propose amendments to this title.