1. The City Administrator shall notify Department of Land Conservation and Development for adoption of or amendment to the Comprehensive Plan, the Zoning and Development Code, or any other land use regulations. The notice shall be provided at least 45 days before the proposed first hearing on adoption and the notice shall contain information sufficient to inform the Department as to the effect of the proposal.

2. If the City determines that the statewide goals do not apply to a particular proposed amendment or new regulation, notice under subsection (1) of this section is not required. In addition, the City may consider an amendment or new regulation with less than 45 days notice if the City Council determines that there are emergency circumstances requiring expedited review.