A. The annual amendment process shall be guided by the general process and schedule outlined in the implementation element of the comprehensive plan.

B. Planning Commission Recommendation. The planning commission, after studying each proposal on the proposed amendments list, and after holding a public hearing to accept public comments on each, shall recommend to the city council that each proposed amendment(s) be denied, approved, or approved with conditions or modifications. The planning commission’s recommendation shall be based upon criteria set forth in the implementation element of the comprehensive plan.

C. City Council Decision. The city council shall review the recommendations of the planning commission and any comments offered by other agencies, and shall hold a public hearing to accept any additional public comments prior to the final decisions. The council shall approve, deny, or approve with conditions or revisions to the proposed amendment(s). The council’s decision shall be based on criteria set forth in implementation element of the comprehensive plan. (Ord. 2441 § 2, 2003; Ord. 2085 § 2, 1996)