ARTICLE VI

 

SECTION 25.36 AMENDMENT

 

 

A.    The Commission may, from time to time, amend, change, modify or repeal these Regulations, including the zoning map, which is part hereof, on its own initiative or when initiated by a written petition.  Any amendment may be adopted only after due notice and a public hearing as prescribed by Section 8-3 of the CGS, as amended.  Any petition for amendment shall be submitted in writing on a form prescribed by the Commission, along with the proper fee in accordance with a fee schedule adopted by the Commission, as amended, and shall be accompanied by the following:

 

 

1.   Text:  For petitions concerning the text of these regulations, 10 copies

                of the precise wording of the existing and proposed text shall be submitted.

 

2.   Map:  For petitions concerning the zoning map:

 

 

a.)  Ten (10) copies of a map, drawn to the same scale as the Town Tax

                 Assessor’s map, covering the area of the proposed change and all area

                 within 500 feet of the proposed change, and showing for such area the

                 existing and proposed zoning district boundary lines, the existing property

                 lines and the names of the current property owners as indicated in the City of

                 Derby Assessor’s records.

              

b.)  A metes and bounds description of the property to be changed.

      

           c.)  “Notice of Public Hearing” Sign    

                     The petitioner requesting amendment of the Zoning Map shall post a

                      sign on the property in the area proposed to be changed, which sign shall

                      be visible and legible to passersby on the principal street at the change

                      area.  Such sign, to be provided to the petitioner by the city shall state

                      the date, time and place of the public hearing, shall indicate what change

                      of zone is being requested, and shall be in evidence for the continuous

                      period of 10 days preceding the date of the public hearing.

 

            d.)     In addition to c.) the petitioner requesting amendment of the Zoning Map

                     shall provide proof of certified mail, return receipt requested, letter notification

                     to all property owners within 100 feet in all directions of the property included

                     in the proposed change 10 days prior to any public hearing.  The letter shall

                     state the time, place, date and purpose of the hearing.  Prior to the date of the

                     Commission’s Public Hearing regarding the application, the applicant shall submit:

 

1.)  The Certificates of Mailing;

2.)  A list of the people notified;

3.)  A copy of the letter and any enclosures sent to people.