Chapter 17.145 AMENDMENTS

Chapter 17.145
AMENDMENTS

Sections:

17.145.010 Authorization to initiate amendments.

An amendment to the text of this title or the zoning map may be initiated by the city council, by the planning commission or by application of a property owner or his authorized agent. The planning commission shall, within 40 days after a hearing, recommend to the city council approval, denial, or modification of the proposed amendment. An amendment to the text or the zoning map may be consolidated with a related amendment to the comprehensive plan text or map. [Ord. 1170 § 6, 2007; Ord. 950 § 107, 1991.]

17.145.020 Application and fee.

An application for amendment by a property owner or his authorized agent shall be filed with the city. The application shall be accompanied by a fee equal to the average cost of such applications as established by the city council. [Ord. 950 § 108, 1991.]

17.145.030 Public hearing on amendment.

A. Notice of Hearing. Notice of time and place of the public hearing before the planning commission and of the purpose of the proposed amendment shall be given by the city in accordance with JCMC 17.150.070 and 17.150.080.

B. Recess of Hearing. The planning commission may recess a hearing in order to obtain additional information or to serve further notice upon other property owners or persons it decides may be interested in the proposed amendment. Upon recessing for this purpose, the commission shall announce the time and date where the hearing will be resumed.

C. Notice and Hearing Before City Council. After the hearing and recommendations have been made by the planning commission, the city council shall hold a public hearing on the proposed amendment. Notices of the hearing shall be by one publication in a newspaper of general circulation in the city not less than five days nor more than 20 days prior to the date of hearing. [Ord. 1112 § 1, 2003; Ord. 1037 § 1, 1997; Ord. 950 § 109, 1991.]

17.145.040 Records of amendments.

The city shall maintain a record of amendments to the text of this title and the zoning map in a form convenient for the use of the public. [Ord. 950 § 110, 1991.]