Sec. 656.121. - Initiation of amendments to the Zoning Code.

A proposal to rezone land may be initiated only upon an application for rezoning filed with the Department by the owner of the land or his authorized agent; provided, however, that a member of the Council or any committee of the Council may initiate the rezoning of land by the introduction of an ordinance for this purpose. A proposal to amend a part of the Zoning Code other than the Zoning Atlas may be initiated only by introduction of an ordinance by a member of the Council. In the case of an application for rezoning, the Council Secretary shall, upon receipt thereof and at the direction of the Council President, refer the application to the appropriate committee of the Council, which shall introduce an ordinance for the rezoning according to the rules of the Council. (Ord. 91-59-148, § 1; Ord. 98-678-E, § 3)