§ 340-110
Procedure for adoption or amendment
- A. The Johnston Town Clerk shall receive all proposals for adoption, amendment, or repeal of this chapter and/or the Zoning Map(s). Such application shall be accompanied by a filing fee of $400, per Resolution No. 174, payable to the Town of Johnston. The filing fee shall be waived for any application submitted on behalf of any Town agency.
- B. Immediately upon receipt of the proposal, the Town Clerk shall refer the proposal to the Town Council and to the Johnston Planning Board for study and recommendation. The Planning Board shall, in turn, notify and seek the advice of the Town Planner and shall report to the Town Council within 45 days after receipt of the proposal, giving its findings and recommendations as prescribed in § 340-111 of this article.
- C. Where a proposal for adoption, amendment, or repeal of this chapter or the Zoning Map is made by the Johnston Planning Board, the requirements for study by the Planning Board may be waived, provided that the proposal by the Planning Board includes its findings and recommendations pursuant to § 340-111 of this article.
- D. The Johnston Town Council shall hold a public hearing within 65 days of receipt of a proposal, giving proper notice as prescribed in § 340-112.
- E. 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.