ZoningMapAmendmentApplicationCOD/P&CD/AMS/6-26-06; rev. 06-26-13
Item D. Authorization to Visit the Property
Self-explanatory
Item E. Property Owner’s Signature
The signature of the property owner, if different from the applicant, is required on the application. If two or more
individuals own the subject property, the signature of one of the individuals is required on the application. In the
case of a corporation, the signature of the corporate president or duly authorized representative is necessary. If
the subject property is tax exempt, an authorized signatory must sign the application. If the subject property is
being purchased under a recorded land contract, the signature of the vendee (purchaser) is required. If the subject
property is being purchased under a land contract, but not a recorded land contract, the signature of the property
owner as listed by the Montgomery County Recorder’s Office is necessary.
Item F. Certification and Applicant’s Signature
Self-explanatory. Staff may ask applicant for picture identification.
Review and Adoption Process
Plan Board Hearing
The City’s zoning code requires that all proposed map amendments go before the City Plan Board for review.
After receipt of a complete application, the City Plan Board will schedule a public hearing on the proposal in
accordance with Sections 150.125.5 and 150.125.7 of the city zoning code. Notices of the public hearing are sent
to property owners within 250 feet of the subject property and to the applicable land use committee. The land use
committee may invite the applicant to present his or her case for the map amendment to it at a meeting. If the
land use committee has a recommendation on the proposal, they will forward it to the Plan Board for
consideration.
The applicant will have an opportunity to present his or her case for the map amendment at the Plan Board public
hearing. In addition, all views, pro and con, may be presented by any interested citizen in person or by letter at
the public hearing. After a public hearing and review of the pertinent facts involved in the case, the Plan Board
will forward its recommendation for approval or disapproval of the zoning map amendment to the City
Commission for further action. See Sections 150.125.7 and 150.125.8 of the city zoning code for more
information about the Plan Board decision-making process, and the items the Plan Board should consider when
making its recommendation.
Action by the City Commission on Requests for Zoning Map Amendments
If the Plan Board recommends approval, or approval with modifications, of the proposed zoning map amendment,
the City Commission will hold a public hearing on the proposal. The applicant will have an opportunity to
present his or her case for the map amendment at the public hearing. In addition, all views, pro and con, may be
presented by any interested citizen at the public hearing. After a public hearing and review of the pertinent facts
involved in the case, the City Commission will decide whether or not to approve the zoning map amendment.
The City Commission must approve a zoning map amendment in order for it to become effective. Map
amendments usually take effect immediately upon approval by the City Commission. See Sections 150.125.8-
150.125.11 of the city zoning code for more information.
If the Plan Board recommends disapproval of the proposed map amendment, within twenty days of the Plan
Board decision, the applicant may notify the Clerk of the City Commission and Secretary to the Plan Board in
writing that he or she desires a public hearing before the City Commission. The City Commission will hold a
public hearing on the proposed amendment. The applicant will have an opportunity to present his or her case for
the map amendment at the public hearing. In addition, all views, pro and con, may be presented by any interested
citizen at the public hearing. After a public hearing and review of the pertinent facts involved in the case, the City
Commission will decide whether or not to approve the zoning map amendment. The City Commission must
approve a zoning map amendment in order for it to become effective. See the Sections 150.125.8-150.125.13 of
the city zoning code for more information.