A. Zoning Map.Amendments to the zoning map shall be initiated by motion of the City Council or Planning Commission, action of the Community Development Director, or by application of the owner or authorized agent of property for which the change is sought. If property that is the subject of an application is in more than one ownership, all the owners or their authorized agents shall join in filing the petition.

B. Zoning Regulations.Amendments to the zoning regulations shall be initiated by motion of the City Council or the Planning Commission, action of the Community Development Director, or by application of any resident, property owner or business owner in the city.

C. Zoning of Annexed Land.The Community Development Director shall conduct a study to determine the most appropriate General Plan designation for land proposed for annexation to the city, and shall recommend prezoning consistent with the General Plan designation. If prezoning is approved by the Planning Commission and the City Council, the zoning shall become effective upon annexation. (Ord. 3653 § 19, 2022; Ord. 3472 § 1, 2012; Ord. 3424 § 1, 2009)