§ 137-41. Amendment of this chapter and the zoning map.

(a)

The city council may, from time to time, amend, supplement, change, modify, or repeal this chapter, including the zoning map, by proceeding in the manner prescribed herein.

(b)

A zoning map amendment or an amendment to this chapter may be initiated by:

(1)

The city council.

(2)

The plan commission.

(3)

The department of city planning.

(4)

Any individual, corporation, or agency, other than those listed in subsection (b)(1), (2), or (3) of this section.

(c)

Except for subsections (b)(1), (2), and (3) of this section, any request for an amendment shall be submitted in writing to the plan commission, along with payment of fees established herein.

(d)

The city council shall not consider any proposed amendment to the zoning map which is substantially the same as any other proposed amendments submitted within the previous 12 months and which has been rejected by the city council.

(e)

Commission hearings on this chapter: The plan commission shall prepare recommendations regarding the boundaries of districts, and the regulations and restrictions to be enforced in all districts. The commission shall prepare the report on its own initiative and submit to the city council.

(f)

When considering a change to the zoning map or to this chapter, the plan commission and city council shall pay reasonable regard to:

(1)

Existing conditions;

(2)

The character of buildings erected in each district;

(3)

The most desirable use for which the land in each district may be adapted; and

(4)

The conservation of property values throughout the municipality or county;

(5)

The recommendation of the comprehensive plan.

(Code 1985, § 159.281; Ord. No. 2988, 12-15-1986; Ord. No. 3698, 6-21-1993)