2.8 Bylaw Amendment Process

c) Any technical studies as may be required by the Development

Authority as well as a Concept Plan or Area Structure Plan where considered necessary.

2.8 BYLAW AMENDMENT PROCESS

ROLE OF THE DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY

2.8.1 Upon receipt of an application to amend this Bylaw, the Development Authority shall:

a) Initiate or carry out any necessary investigation or analysis of the problems involved in or related to the amendment;

b) Prepare a detailed report for Council on the proposed amendment;

c) Submit a copy of the report, maps, and all material relevant thereto to Council;

d) Advise the applicant that:

i. It is prepared to recommend the amendment to Council without further investigation; or

ii. It is not prepared to recommend the amendment; or

iii. It is prepared to recommend an alternative amendment either at once or after due investigation.

e) Not be bound to consider an application made to it unless accompanied by the application fee; and

f) As soon as reasonably convenient, submit the proposed amendment as originally applied for or as alternatively chosen by the applicant to Council accompanied by the recommendation and report of the Development

Authority and other relative material.

ROLE OF THE APPLICANT

2.8.2 Upon receiving the preliminary advice of the Development Authority, the applicant shall advise the Development Authority if:

a) They wish the Development Authority to proceed with the amendment as proposed; or

b) They wish the Development Authority to proceed with an alternative amendment proposed by the Development Authority; or

c) They wish to withdraw their application for amendment.