The City Council may, from time to time, on its own motion, on petition of any person in interest, or on initial recommendations of the Board of Appeals or Planning Commission, amend, supplement, or repeal by ordinance the regulations or provisions of this code.

(Ord. 1070, § 40-8-1, passed 7-20-1998)

   An application for an amendment shall be filed with the Zoning Administrator, in such form and accompanied by such information as required by the Zoning Administrator and by the Board of Appeals.

(Ord. 1070, § 40-8-2, passed 7-20-1998)

   Any proposed amendment or change, when initiated by the City Council or by individual petition, shall be referred to the Planning Commission and the Board of Appeals for advisory reports thereon.

(Ord. 1070, § 40-8-3, passed 7-20-1998)

   The Planning Commission shall make its advisory report to the Board of Appeals no later than 60 days after receipt of the amendment. If no report is received within 60 days, the amendment shall be considered recommended by the Planning Commission.

(Ord. 1070, § 40-8-4, passed 7-20-1998)

   Before giving an advisory report or an initial recommendation on any proposed amendment, the Board of Appeals shall first conduct a public hearing after notice as set forth in § 40-7-5(C).

(Ord. 1070, § 40-8-6, passed 7-20-1998)

   The hearing shall be conducted and a record of such proceedings shall be preserved in such manner as the Board of Appeals shall, by rule, prescribe from time to time. Within ten days following the hearing, the Board of Appeals shall file a report of the hearing and its advisory report with the City Council, accompanied by the advisory reports of the Planning Commission.

(Ord. 1070, § 40-8-7, passed 7-20-1998)

   After receiving the advisory reports, the City Council shall act on the reports in accordance with its regular procedure. After approval, the amendment ordinance shall be published in a local newspaper or in pamphlet form as required by law.

(Ord. 1070, § 40-8-8, passed 7-20-1998)