Procedure for amendment

a. The regulations, restrictions and boundaries set forth in this ordinance may be amended by the town council; and any person, group of persons or corporation may make application to the town council for an amendment. All applications for amendment shall be filed at the office of the town clerk and shall be accompanied by a complete description of the proposed amendment and the portion of the ordinance proposed for amendment.
b. Prior to the enactment of any amendment, a public hearing shall be held by the town council in relation thereto, at which hearing all interested persons shall be given an opportunity to be heard. The public hearing shall be held within 65 days of receipt of an application for amendment. The town council shall require the applicant to bear the cost of advertising and mailing relative to the public hearing.
c. If the proposed amendment involves a change to the zoning map, the applicant shall submit the following:
- (1) An accurately drawn plat, showing the shape and dimensions of the area in question, the tax assessor's plat and lot number, street location and street numbers, abutting property within 500 feet, and the location of all zoning district boundaries as they affect the property in question;
- (2) A list of the names and addresses, determined from public record, of the owner or owners of the property in question and abutting property within 500 feet; and
- (3) Other information as may be deemed necessary by the town council for the consideration of a proposed amendment.
d. The town council shall render a decision on any proposal within 45 days after the date of completion of the public hearing. The town council shall act upon the proposed amendment in such manner as it deems to be in the best interest of the town.