Procedure for adoption or amendment

The regulations, restrictions and boundaries set forth in this chapter may be amended by the town council; and any persons, group of persons or corporation may make application to the town council for an amendment. The town clerk shall receive a proposal for adoption, amendment, or repeal of the ordinance from which this chapter is derived or zoning map(s). Immediately upon receipt of the proposal, the town clerk shall refer the proposal to the town council and to the planning commission for study and recommendation. The planning commission shall, in turn, notify and seek the advice of the planning department, and shall report to the town council within 45 days after receipt of the proposal, giving its findings and recommendations as prescribed in section 82-1702. Where a proposal for adoption, amendment, or repeal of the ordinance [this chapter] or zoning map is made by the planning commission, the requirements for study by the commission may be waived, provided that the proposal by the planning commission includes its findings and recommendations pursuant to section 82-1702. The town council shall hold a public hearing within 65 days of receipt of a proposal, giving proper notice as prescribed in section 82-1703. The town council shall render a decision on any proposal within 45 days after the date of completion of the public hearing. The provisions of this section pertaining to deadlines shall not be construed to apply to any extension consented to by an applicant.

(Ord. of 2-3-2025(1), § 1(Exh. A))