§ 5-406. Zoning Ordinance.

(1)

Except when adopted pursuant to a zoning plan proposed and recommended by the Commission, the City Council shall refer all proposed zoning ordinances and amendments to the Commission for its recommendations. Any zoning ordinance or amendment adopted by the Council must be consistent with the Master Plan. Inconsistent ordinances and amendments shall be null and void as provided by Section 5-404(3)(c).

(2)

Prior to making recommendations on any zoning ordinance or amendment thereto, and prior to adopting regulations governing the subdivision of land, the Commission shall hold a public hearing thereon at which interested persons shall be afforded a reasonable opportunity to be heard. Notice of the time and place of the hearing shall be published at least three times in the official journal.

(3)

Simultaneous with any amendment to the Master Plan, the Commission shall review the comprehensive zoning ordinance and shall determine, after one or more public hearings, whether the ordinance requires revision and amendment.

(4)

The City shall make adequate appropriations to the Commission to implement the mandate of this section.

Annotation: Pursuant to the provisions of Section 10 of Ordinance No. 23,141 M.C.S., this section as written became effective on Tuesday, November 4, 2008.