A. Property owners of land to which a map amendment applies or of land within 1,200 feet of that land may protest the proposed map amendment in writing on forms provided by the city clerk before or at the public hearing of the council. Written protests shall list reasons for the protest. If the owner or owners of more than 33 percent of the area to which the amendment applies or if the owner or owners of more than 33 percent of the area within 1,200 feet of that land deliver to the clerk signed written protests to the map amendment, the council shall not approve the amendment unless the ordinance approving the amendment specifically notes such protest or protests.

B. For purposes of this section, land within 1,200 feet of the outer boundary of the land to which the amendment applies shall exclude land owned by the city, or any other government entity, unless the city or other government entity protests the amendment. (Ord. 07-013 § 4, 2007; Ord. 05-015 § 3, 2005; Ord. 614 § 4, 2004; Ord. 454 § 4, 1992. Formerly 17.80.060)