Amendments to this Code or the Official Planning and Zoning District Map may be initiated by a private landowner, government agency, the Planning and Zoning Commission, or by the City Commission. The City Commission after considering the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission, may amend, supplement, or repeal any portion or all of this Code.

A.

Application. If initiated by a private land owner, an application for an amendment shall be in the format stipulated by the City and shall include all information considered necessary by the designated Zoning Administrator.

The application must be filed with the City Clerk for placement upon the agendas of the Planning and Zoning Commission and the City Commission.

B.

Fee.

1.

Map Change: Any application for a change to the Official Planning and Zoning District Map shall be submitted with a non-refundable fee as set by City Commission Resolution.

2.

Amendment to the text of this Code: Any application for a change to the text of this Code shall be submitted with a non-refundable fee as set by City Commission Resolution.

Since an application for annexation may result in changes to the Official Planning and Zoning District Map, an application for a change to the Official Planning and Zoning District Map must be filed and processed in accordance with this Article.

The decision of the City Commission shall be final concerning amendments to the Comprehensive Planning and Zoning Code and Official Planning and Zoning District Map subject to the appeal and protest procedures in accord with Article VII of this Code.