Austin |
Land Development Code |
Title 25. LAND DEVELOPMENT. |
Chapter 25-1. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS AND PROCEDURES. |
Article 11. AMENDMENT PROCEDURE. |
§ 25-1-502. AMENDMENT; REVIEW.
(A)
This section prescribes the procedure for amending the regulations in this title. The procedure for amending the zoning map is prescribed by Chapter 25-2 ( Zoning ).
(B)
The council may amend this title after a public hearing. The council must receive a recommendation required by Subsection (C), (D), or (E) before opening a public hearing or acting on an amendment.
(C)
Except as provided in Subsection (D), Planning Commission review of a proposed amendment of this title is required. The Planning Commission must hold a public hearing on the proposed amendment before forwarding its recommendation to the council.
(D)
For a proposed amendment to or repeal of a technical code in Chapter 25-12 ( Technical Codes ), review by the appropriate technical board, if any, is required.
(E)
For a proposed amendment that only affects historic zoning, Historic Landmark Commission review is required. Historic Landmark Commission review must occur before the Planning Commission's review of the proposed amendment. The Historic Landmark Commission shall forward its recommendation to the Planning Commission and the council.
(F)
Notice of a public hearing required by this section shall be provided in accordance with Section 25-1-132(C) ( Notice Of Public Hearing ).
Source: Section 13-1-981; Ord. 990225-70; Ord. 031211-11.