§ 46.1. AMENDMENTS TO ZONING ORDINANCE REGULATIONS.

A.

Initiation.

1.

For all amendments to these regulations, other than those controlled by Section 46, the Commission may initiate an amendment by a positive vote of members present. A person desiring an amendment to the zoning ordinance may request, in writing to the Commission, that the Commission propose such an amendment.

2.

A person requesting an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance shall also present a petition of no fewer than one hundred (100) property owners, who are registered voters in Mohave County, supporting the proposed amendment.

3.

A member of the Commission or the Board, of their own volition, may initiate an amendment of the Zoning Ordinance.

B.

Public Hearing.

1.

After an amendment is properly initiated under Section 46.1.A, the Commission shall hold at least one (1) public hearing on the proposed amendments after giving notice according to Section 46.1.C.

2.

The Commission may have as many additional hearings, or continued hearings, on any initiated amendments as may be deemed necessary for public necessity, convenience and the general welfare, provided that each and every public hearing comply with the notice requirements of Section 46.1.C.

C.

Notice.

1.

Prior to holding a public hearing, the Commission shall give notice thereof by at least one (1) publication in a newspaper of general circulation in the county seat.

2.

In proceedings involving one or more of the following proposed changes or related series of changes in the standards governing land uses, notice shall be provided in the manner prescribed by Section 46.1.C.3:

a.

A ten percent (10%) or more increase or decrease in the number of square feet or units that may be developed.

b.

A ten percent (10%) or more increase or reduction in the allowable height of buildings.

c.

An increase or reduction in the allowable number of stories of buildings.

d.

A ten percent (10%) or more increase or decrease in setback or open space requirements.

e.

An increase or reduction in permitted uses.

3.

In proceedings governed by Section 46.1.C.2, the county shall provide notice to real property owners pursuant to the following notification procedures:

a.

Notice shall be placed on the Mohave County Development Services website.

b.

The County shall publish such changes prior to the first hearing on such changes in a newspaper of general circulation in the county seat. The changes shall be published in a "display ad" covering not less than one-eighth of a full page.

4.

If notice is provided pursuant to Section 46.1.C.3.b, the county shall also send notice by first class mail to persons who register their names and addresses with the county as being interested in receiving such notice. The county may charge a fee not to exceed five dollars per year for providing this service.

D.

Action by the Board of Supervisors.

1.

Upon receipt of the Commission's recommendations, the Board shall hold a public hearing, wherein at least fifteen (15) days' notice of which shall be given by one (1) publication in a newspaper of general circulation in the County seat and by posting the area included in the proposed change. After holding the hearing, the Board may adopt the amendment.