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Section 506: Amendments to the Land Development Regulations and Omcial Zoning Map. 506.1 PuJ:pose. The purpose of this section is to provide a uniform procedure concerning the review of and proposals for amendments to these regulations and zoning designations, to provide for the continued integrity of these regulations; to adapt to changes in the community; and to allow the public an adequate opportunity to be heard concerning issues arising under or incidental to these regulations and amendments hereto. Whenever the public necessity, convenience, general welfare or good zoning practice and planning techniques require, the City Commission may, by ordinance duly adopted in accordance with the procedures set forth herein, amend and/or supplement the LDRs, the zoning district boundaries or classifications of property now or hereafter established or by amendment hereto. All amendments of the LDRs or Official Zoning Map shall be consistent with the adopted Comprehensive Plan. 506.2 Initiation. The City Manager or the City Commission may initiate an amendment to the text of the LDRs. Any affected person may apply to the City to amend the text of the LDRs. An amendment to the Official Zoning Map may be initiated by the City Manager, City Commission or by any person owning property within the area proposed for change on the Official Zoning Map subject to the payment of an application fee to cover the cost of processing the application. 506.3 Application Requirements. Applications for amendment to the Zoning Map and text of the LDRs shall be on an application form specified by the Zoning, Planning and Building Director. The information in the application shall address the standards of sections 506.6 and 506.7 506.4 Reviews by Staff The Department of Zoning, Planning and Building shall review applications for amendment to the text of the LDRs and amendments to the official zoning map and compile a written report which summarizes the facts of the case including all relevant documents, and evaluates the proposed amendment with the general purpose and standards set forth in this section. The Zoning, Planning and Building Director shall transmit a copy of the staff report to the City Manager. 506.5 Reviews by City Commission. The City Manager shall schedule the proposed amendment for the next available City Commission meeting providing the required notice procedures are met. The City Commission city of Sunny Isles Beach-Land Development Regulations Adopted December 10, 2002 CHAPTER 5 - Development Review 500-14