The Village Council may from time to time on recommendation
from the Planning Commission, on its own motion or on petition amend,
supplement, or change this chapter as follows:
A.
Upon presentation to the Village Council of a petition for amendment
of this chapter by an owner of real estate to be affected, such petition
shall be accompanied by a fee. The amount of such fee shall be set
by resolution of the Village Council.
B.
All amendment proposals not originating with the Planning Commission
shall be referred by the Village Council to the Planning Commission
for a recommendation before any action is taken by the Village Council.
C.
The Planning Commission shall study the proposed Ordinance amendment
and make written recommendation to the Village Council for approval,
conditional approval, or disapproval. In the course of such study,
the Planning Commission may hold public informational meetings on
the proposed amendment.
D.
The Planning Commission shall hold a public hearing thereon. The
Village Council may hold a public hearing if it considers it necessary,
and must grant a hearing to a property owner who makes a request by
certified mail to the Village Clerk. Such hearings may be conducted
only after notice is given pursuant to Act 110 of the Public Acts
of 2006, MCLA § 125.3101 et seq., as amended.
