§ 400-1.32. Zoning Amendments.  


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  • A. 
    Zoning Amendments Authorized. The text of this Chapter or the Official Zoning Map may be amended from time to time by the Board of Aldermen.
    B. 
    Initiation Of Application. An owner of real property within the City, or that owner's authorized representative, may, apply for a change to the Official Zoning Map for that landowner's property. An amendment of the text of this Chapter or to the Official Zoning Map may be initiated by the Planning and Zoning Commission, the Zoning Administrator or the Board of Aldermen. An application by a property owner for a change to the Official Zoning Map shall be on a form supplied by the Zoning Administrator. Said application shall be completed in its entirety and filed with the Zoning Administrator who shall set a public hearing date before the Commission.
    C. 
    Report And Recommendation By Commission. Upon conclusion of the public hearing, the Commission shall forward to the Board of Aldermen its recommendations for any change to the Official Zoning Map or this Chapter together with its approval, conditional approval or denial of the application where an amendment to the Official Zoning Map is requested.
    D. 
    Decision By Board Of Aldermen. Upon the receipt of the recommendation of the Commission, the Board of Aldermen shall consider the application and the recommendation of the Commission. If the Board of Aldermen approves an application, it shall adopt an ordinance to that effect. The amending ordinance shall define the change or boundary as amended, and order the Official Zoning Map to be changed to reflect such amendment.
Ord. No. 985, 7-5-2018