§ 153.440. Contents of petition.

The petition for an amendment shall be prepared in cooperation with the planning staff (preferably on forms available from its office) to insure proper terminology, and shall contain at least the following information:

A.

The name, address, and phone number of the petitioner or his representative;

B.

If it is an amendment to the text of this Zoning Code, the text of the proposed amendment (or description of the proposed deletion);

C.

If it is a zoning map or building line map amendment, a legal description or plat of the property involved;

D.

If it is a zoning map or building line map amendment, a description of the present and proposed zoning classification or building line;

E.

A statement on the necessity and appropriateness of the proposed amendment, including an Environmental Protection Agency (E.P.A.) statement, when required by that Agency;

F.

1.

If it is a Class UPD amendment, plans describing the uses proposed, with sufficient detail to permit evaluation of the amendment in accordance with the following general objectives:

a.

Proper subdivision of land uses;

b.

Rational traffic movement and control;

c.

Adequate and properly constructed off-street parking facilities;

d.

Adequate and suitable landscaping;

e.

Aesthetic amenities such as underground or screened utility service, control of lighting, and control of exterior signs; and

f.

Such other features of modern urban development as may be required in the interests of the public safety, convenience, morals, health and welfare.

2.

Two sets of plans shall be submitted to the Department of Planning and Urban Development.

G.

Accompanying each amendment shall be a nonrefundable fee, payable in cash or certified check, to reimburse the City for such expenses as clerical, drafting, engineering, investigation, public notice and hearing, and advertising incident to the processing of the amendment. The fee shall be based upon the following fee schedule:

Estimated Project Cost	Fee
$ 0—5,000	$ 100
5,001—20,000	150
20,001—50,000	300
50,001—100,000	400
100,001—200,000	500
200,011—UP	1000

 

(Prior code § 153.053; Ord. 822-1990; Ord. 322-1976)