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AMENDMENT APPLICATION INFORMATION <br /> The information contained in this packet is intended to be used as a guide to understanding the Ordinance <br /> amendment process.The zoning ordinance amendment procedure can be found in section 78-43 of the city code. <br /> WHO APPROVES AMENDMENT REQUESTS? <br /> The Planning Commission reviews the proposed amendment and provides the city council a recommendation as <br /> to the appropriateness of the amendment. The City Council makes the decision on all proposed amendments. <br /> Amendments that change the zoning from residential to commercial or industrial require approval by two-thirds of <br /> the City Council. <br /> WHAT IS THE PUBLIC HEARING REQUIREMENT? <br /> The Planning Commission will host a public hearing to gather input from interested parties. The city must provide <br /> published notice of the time, place and purpose of the hearing on a proposed ordinance amendment at least 10 <br /> days prior to the day of the hearing. The city will mail a notice to property owners within a 350-foot radius of the <br /> land in question if the amendment affects 5 acres or less. The purpose of the public hearing Is to help develop a <br /> factual record to whether the application is consistent with the comprehensive plan and should be approved. <br /> WHAT IS THE ROLE OF NEIGHBORHOOD OPINION? <br /> Neighborhood opinion alone Is not a valid basis of granting or denying an amendment. Residents can often provide <br /> important facts to help the city address whether the application meets the:stat1!c,afds,dunsubstantiated opinions <br /> and reactions to an application do not form a legitimate basis for a decision. <br /> LAND USE APPLICATION SIGN =+'%t'r�'.� '�; rai��'; �'t .-t:�a•� ��� ��% <br /> At the time an application is received a land use application sign may be issued.CT.Al'ssipk'tl3;tie posted on a <br /> propectyppproxlmately 1p.., ,,14,4 $s prior to the Planning C COrrimisslOn'ilneidlii9.-;410Wiletishiyilirle posted so it <br /> is visible from the road. - •y,�n4.,r. '*1 7:4,7 <br /> MEETING ATTENDANCE <br /> Applicants must be present at all scheduled review meetings of Planning commission and Council. If an applicant <br /> is unable to attend a scheduled meeting, they should make arrangements to have an authorized agent attend in <br /> their place and to advise the Planning&Zoning Office of this change prior to the meeting. <br /> v =.w Ky <br /> Amendment Application-January 2017 <br /> Page 5 <br />