§ 28-10-2. Requirements for Initiation of an Amendment.

(a)

Proposed Amendments to the Text of This Ordinance. A proposal to amend the text of this ordinance which has no effect on district boundaries or classifications, shall be accompanied by maps, data, and narrative information describing the nature and purpose of the proposed amendment, as follows:

(1)

A description of the provisions and regulations proposed to be inserted and/or deleted in the text of this ordinance;

(2)

A statement of the purpose and intent of the proposed amendment;

(3)

A statement of the effect of the proposed amendment on the City's economy, environment, municipal services, municipal facilities, and neighborhoods;

(4)

Where the proposed amendment introduces a use into a district in which such use is not currently authorized in this ordinance, a map showing the existing zoning districts that will be affected by the amendment; and

(5)

Where an amendment is proposed by a citizen or property owner, the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of those making the request and of the agents and representatives of the same.

(b)

Proposed Amendments to the Zoning Map. A proposal to amend this ordinance in a manner which affects a zoning district boundary, or which would create a new base or overlay district, or which would result in all or part of a zoning district being reclassified to another zoning district, shall be accompanied by maps, data, and narrative information describing the location, nature, and purpose of the proposed amendment, as follows:

(1)

A description of the area for which the amendment is proposed;

(2)

A statement of the purpose and intent of the proposed amendment;

(3)

A map showing existing zoning districts, and the changes and modifications to these districts as proposed in the amendment;

(4)

An evaluation of the effect of the proposed amendment within the affected district(s) and on existing adjacent neighborhoods;

(5)

A statement of the effect of the proposed amendment on the City's economy, environment, municipal services, and municipal facilities; and

(6)

Where an amendment is proposed by a citizen or property owner, the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of those making the request and of the agents and representatives of the same.