A. A requested amendment to the text of the zoning ordinance or comprehensive plan would call for a legislative-type hearing, the purpose of which is to obtain public input primarily on matters of policy. A legislative amendment may be initiated by the city council, the planning commission or by the Citizens’ Advisory Committee. Any other citizen may petition the city council requesting them to initiate a text amendment.

B. An application that is site specific (such as a zone change) would call for a quasi-judicial hearing. The decisions made as a result of such hearings must be based upon testimony submitted and supported by findings of fact. An amendment that is site specific may be initiated by the city council, the planning commission, the citizens’ advisory committee or by application of the property owner. (Ord. 5106 §2 (Exh. B), 2021).