§ 10.2.2. Initiation of Zoning Changes.

A.

Initiation of Changes. An application for a zoning change for any property or properties in the city may be initiated by the City Council, by the Planning Advisory Commission, by the owner of the property or appointed representative, or by the Director of Planning. Unless initiated by the City Council, the Planning Department or the Planning Advisory Commission, all such applications shall be initiated by the owner of a majority interest in the property affected.

B.

Submission of Applications. All applications shall be submitted to the Planning Division on the Division's application forms.

1.

Fees. All applications shall be accompanied by a non-refundable fee as fixed from time to time by the City Council. A fee shall not be charged if the City Council, the Planning Department or the Planning Advisory Commission has initiated the application.

2.

Legal Boundary Description. All applications shall be accompanied by a legal boundary description of the property.

C.

Completeness Review. The Planning Division shall review the application for completeness within five days of submission. Incomplete or improper applications will be returned to the applicant.

D.

Notification. The Planning Division shall notify the Council in writing that a request has been received. Notification shall include the name and address of the applicant, the location of the property, and the nature of the request.

(Ord. No. 09-16, § 1, 4-3-09)