The regulations imposed and districts created by this Title may be amended from time to time by the City Council after a public hearing before the Council. The Council may, at its discretion, request a report from the Planning and Zoning Commission on proposed regulation amendments or district changes. At least fifteen (15) days' notice of the said Council hearing shall be published in a newspaper having general circulation in the City. In case there is an adverse planning report or when a protest is filed with the Council signed by the owners of twenty percent (20%) or more either of the area of the lots included in such proposed change, or of those immediately adjacent thereto and within two hundred feet (200') of the boundaries thereof, such amendments shall not be passed except by the favorable vote of three-fourths (3/4) of all the members of the Council. (Ord. 5-93, 4-20-1993)

Before making a report on a proposed amendment to the City Council, the Commission may upon the Council's request hold a public hearing on the matter. Proper fifteen (15) days' notice shall be given and a special notice of the hearing shall be given by mail to all interested parties including owners and residents of property within two hundred feet (200') of the boundaries of the property under consideration. (Ord. 5-93, 4-20-1993)

   A.   Application For Zone Change; Fee: Any person may submit to the Council an application requesting a change in the zoning district boundaries as shown on the Official Zoning District Map. Such application shall be filed with the City Manager accompanied by a fee of one hundred dollars ($100.00) and shall contain the following information: (1975 Code § 10-12-2; amd. Ord. 5-93, 4-20-1993; 1998 Code)

      1.   The legal description and local address of the property.

      2.   The present zoning classification and the zoning classification requested for the property.

      3.   The existing use and proposed use of the property.

      4.   The names and addresses of the owners of all property within two hundred feet (200') of the property for which the change is requested.

      5.   A statement of the reasons why the applicant feels the present zoning classification is no longer valid.

      6.   A plat showing the locations, dimensions and use of the applicant's property and all property within two hundred feet (200') thereof, including streets, alleys, railroads and other physical features.

   B.   Fees Deposited To General Revenue Fund: All fees shall be deposited to the General Revenue Fund of the City. Failure to approve the requested change shall not be deemed cause to refund the fee to the applicant. (1975 Code § 10-12-2; amd. Ord. 5-93, 4-20-1993)