Sec. 27-38.  Applications for amendments.

(a)   All applications for amendments to either the zoning district map or the provisions of this chapter shall be made upon forms prescribed by the planning commission and duly filed with the secretary of the planning commission.

(b)   An initial fee as set forth in Section 2-5 of this Code shall accompany each application for amendment to the zoning district map or provisions of this chapter.  Immediately upon receipt of such application and filing fee, the secretary of the planning commission shall note thereon the date of filing, and make a permanent record thereof.  In addition to the initial fee, the applicant shall provide proof of ownership of the property and shall also pay all publication costs necessitated by the filing of said application.

(c)   All such applications shall be set for public hearing before the planning commission no later than the third regular meeting of the commission from the date of filing same.  Any such hearing may, for good cause, at the request of the applicant or at the request of the planning commission, be continued.  Notice of any such hearing for an amendment, revision or change in the zoning district map or provisions of this chapter shall be given as provided in Sections 19-904 and 19-905, R.R.S. 1943, as the same may, from time to time, be amended.

(d)   Upon final hearing of such application before the planning commission, the commission shall make a recommendation for final approval or denial to the city council.

(e)   Before acting upon any application for amendment, the council shall set a time and place for a hearing thereon.  Notice of any such hearing for an amendment, revision or change of the zoning district map or provisions of this chapter shall be given as provided in Sections 19-904 and 19-905, R.R.S. 1943, as the same may, from time to time, be amended. 

(f)   No person may apply for amendment, revision or change of the zoning district map or a conditional use permit within a period of six (6) months following the denial thereof by the city council of an application involving the same real property or any part thereof. 

Source:  Ord. No. 4603, § 1, 9-16-02; Ord. No. 4868, § 5, 1-17-06; Ord. No. 5135, § 18, 9-7-10