The rezoning ordinance will contain a requirement that the development of the property will be required to be consistent with the conceptual development plans submitted with the rezoning petition. Protest Petition Property owners within 100 feet of the proposed rezoning may file a protest petition. A protest petition is a legal means to express their opposition. City Action City Plan Commission - The City Plan Commission holds a public hearing. The Plan Commission meets on the Thursday following the 1st and 3rd Monday of each month.
Citizens have the right to appear and speak either in favor of or opposed to the rezoning request.
The City Plan Commission votes and makes a recommendation to the Common Council. We advise that the petitioner or a representative be present at this meeting to answer questions or discuss the proposal. No public hearing or vote occurs at this meeting. The person requesting the zoning change should be present at this meeting, as this is the final hearing and Council makes the final decision. The entire process takes approximately 6 to 8 weeks.