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�o .�-ZZ <br /> 41.4 Owner's Application. <br /> A. An application for an amendment to this ordinance shall require a <br /> comprehensive review of th�.: ordinance to determin,n the effect of such amendment on <br /> the future development, gro���th, and evolution of h'edwood City. To facilitate such <br /> review, amendments shall be considered biannually by the Commission. <br /> B. An application by a property owner shall be filed with the Planning Department <br /> on forms provided by the Department. An application for a proposed change in the <br /> zoning district designation for any parcel or for a proposed amendment of any <br /> regulation contained in this ordinance shall be accompanied by a reasonable filing fee <br /> in an amount as may be established by resolution of the Council. One-half (1/2) of said <br /> fee shall be refunded to the applicant in the event that no public hearing is held in <br /> connection therewith. Such refund shall not be made unless all proceedings and appeal <br /> periods have terminated without the holding of a public hearing. The application shall <br /> also be accompanied by such legal descriptions, maps or plats, drawings, and other <br /> reasonable, pertinent information as may be required by the Planning Department. <br /> C. The Commission shall hold a public hearing on the application within fifty (50) <br /> days of the date of filing thereof unless such time is waived by the applicant. <br /> D. A property owner's application may be withdrawn at any stage of the <br /> proceedings if all persons signing such application request such withdrawal in writing. <br /> 41.5 Staff Initiation. <br /> A. Citv staff shall refer an amendment to this ordinance to the Commission with a <br /> reqort or recommendation. <br /> B. The Commission shall hold a oublic hearinq on the staff initiated amendment <br /> within fiftv (50) davs of the date of filmq <br /> 4�5 41.6 Commission Action. <br /> A. If, at the conclusion of the public hearing, the Commission finds that the <br /> proposed amendment is not in the public interest, the Commission shall, by motion, <br /> either deny the application, terminate the proceedings if initiated bv staff or by <br /> resolution of the Commission, or, in the case of a Council resolution of intention, <br /> recommend to the Council that the proposed amendment not be adopted. <br /> B. If the Commission finds the proposed amendment to be in the public interest, <br /> the Commission shall, by motion, recommend to the Council the adoption of the <br /> F:Atty/Ord/Ord.194Red 2 <br /> 072503 <br />