§ 18.142.020 — Initiation of Amendment

A. Initiation. An amendment to this Zoning Code may be initiated: 1. By the Planning Commission or Council or as specified in Subsection B., below; or 2. By recommendation of the Director to clarify text, address changes mandated by State law, promote consistency with the General Plan, or for any other reason beneficial to the City. B. General Plan or Zoning Map Amendments Only. In the case of the General Plan or the Zoning Map, an amendment may also be initiated by the filing of an amendment application with the Department by all of the owners or authorized agent(s)/representative(s) of the property owner(s) to be affected by the amendment, or the plaintiff in an action in eminent domain to acquire the subject property.