Glasgow Change in Zoning District Classification ordinance (§ 405.400)

A. Initiation And Procedures For Change In Zoning Classification.

1. A proposed change in a zoning district classification may be initiated by a letter of request by one (1) or more owners or lessees of property within the area proposed to be changed. Such a letter shall be addressed to the Planning and Zoning Commission and shall be filed with the Secretary of the Planning and Zoning Commission not less than forty-eight (48) hours prior to a regular monthly meeting.

2. The applicant for the change shall file an application for change in zoning classification on forms provided by the Planning and Zoning Commission who shall schedule same for a public hearing before the Commission not less than thirty (30) days and not more than ninety (90) days from date of filing. The Commission shall publish a notice of the time and place of the public hearing on the proposed change in zoning district classification, which notice shall be published at least once not less than fifteen (15) days preceding the date of such hearing, in an official paper or a paper to be given such additional notice of hearing to interested persons and organizations as it shall deem feasible and practicable.

3. The Planning and Zoning Commission shall conduct the public hearing on the proposed change in zoning classification, for a fee of fifty dollars ($50.00) plus advertising.

4. Following the public hearing, the proposed change in zoning classification may be approved as presented or in modified form by a majority vote of the Planning and Zoning Commission and recommended for adoption by the Board of Aldermen, with reason for such recommendation stated in writing.

5. The Board of Aldermen, by majority vote, may by ordinance adopt the recommended amendment submitted by the Planning and Zoning Commission. If the Board of Aldermen does not concur with the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission, the Board of Aldermen may return the recommendation to the Planning and Zoning Commission for further

study and report. After resubmission of the recommendation, the Board of Aldermen may, by a majority vote, accept, reject, or modify the recommendation pertaining to the proposed change in zoning classification.

6. If the Planning and Zoning Commission disapproves a proposed change in zoning classification, notice of disapproval with the reasons for such disapproval shall be given in writing to the petitioner within fifteen (15) days from the date of the decision.

7. Following disapproval of a proposed change in zoning, classification by the Planning and Zoning Commission, the petitioner may appeal such disapproval to the Board of Aldermen, provided that the petitioner states specifically in writing to the City Clerk why he/she considers the Planning and Zoning Commission's finding and decision to be in error. Such appeal shall be filed with the City Clerk within fifteen (15) days of receipt of notice of such disapproval.

B. Resubmission Of Application. No application for change of zoning for a given property may be resubmitted within twelve (12) months from date of action by the Planning and Zoning Commission, unless the Planning and Zoning Commission finds that a substantial reason exists for waiving this limitation.

C. Fee. Application shall be accompanied by a filing fee of fifty dollars ($50.00) plus costs of advertisement to assist in defraying general expense in connection with the application for a change in zoning.