A. Before making any recommendation on a plan amendment, the Planning Commission shall consider any recommendations from the Planning Director or designee, and shall conduct a public hearing.

B. Notice and public hearing requirements shall be in accordance with paragraph 3.2.5, Notice and Public Hearings.

C. It is expected that the applicant or a representative of the applicant will appear at the meetings to explain why the Comprehensive Plan should be changed.

D. Following the public hearing, the Planning Commission shall make a recommendation on the application to the governing body.

E. The Planning Commission shall make its recommendation within three consecutive regular Commission cycles (approximately 90 days total) of its initial public hearing on the amendment.