A proposal for an amendment of the general plan may be made by the city council, planning and zoning commission, or by a property owner. If a property owner wishes to initiate an amendment, an application shall be filed with the development services department. The application shall be accompanied by payment of the required fee. The city shall determine whether the proposed amendment is a “major amendment” as established in the existing general plan. [Ord. 14-12 § 1; Res. 14-36 § 508.02.]