The following general provisions shall apply to all applications under this Land Development Code:

      (1)   Dates of regular meetings of the reviewing bodies and decision-makers;

      (2)   The deadline for receipt of a complete application for consideration of such application at a particular meeting;

      (3)   The scheduling of staff reviewing and staff reports on complete applications;

      (4)   All necessary steps in the application process (including hearings, decision meetings, and review by other bodies);

      (5)   The publication of required notices of hearings; and

      (6)   Mailed notice to adjacent property owners.

      (1)   To reduce the impact of the development; or

      (2)   To reduce the amount of land area included in the application. The review body may not approve a greater density of development, a more intensive use, or a more intensive zoning classification than what was indicated in the notice.

      (1)   Any decision-making body shall have the discretion to extend the time periods set forth in this chapter for review and final decision on a development application upon a finding that the projected size, complexity, anticipated impacts, or other factors associated with the proposed development clearly justify such extension of time. Only one such extension, up to a maximum of sixty days, shall be granted.

      (2)   Any other extension of the time periods for review and action specified in this chapter may be extended only if the applicant agrees in writing to an extension of time.

         A.   Twelve months have not passed since the last approval was issued;

         B.   Construction has not been completed; or

         C.   The process in subsection (d) has not been completed.

         As used in this subsection (k), "unaffiliated owner" shall be a person or entity that did not appear as part of the initial application and public hearing before the Planning Commission. An unaffiliated owner is not a person or entity that had a majority of ownership interest in the original owner which received approval and has the same or substantially similar ownership interest in the entity to which the property is being transferred.

         A.   At least fifty percent of the originally projected construction costs have been incurred in furtherance of the development described in the Planning Commission approval;

         B.   If the purchasing party refuses to abide by all initial terms and conditions attached to the Planning Commission approval;

         C.   If the applicant intended to sell the property and did not disclose this prior to the issuance of Planning Commission approval;

         D.   If the purchasing party was known to the applicant and was not disclosed to the Planning Commission prior to the issuance of the Planning Commission approval; or

         E.   If the Planning Commission approval was obtained as a result of fraud, deception, or any other improper method.

(Ord. 18-93. Passed 10-15-19; Ord. 25-168. Passed 1-6-26.)

   All development applications are subject to the following seven-step "core" approval procedure, unless variations or exceptions to the core procedure are expressly provided for in the particular development application requirements set forth in this chapter.

 

            Applications for rezonings.

            Applications for preliminary and final subdivision plats, except in Districts 6 and 8.

            Applications for concept plan and final site plan review for major developments and those referred to Planning Commission by the City Manager.

            Applications for conditional uses.

            Applications for planned developments.

            Applications for development agreements.

            Proposed amendments to Code or to the Comprehensive Plan.

            Applications for concept plan and final site plan review for development in Districts 6 and 8.

            Applications for preliminary and final subdivision plats in Districts 6 and 8.

            Applications for planned developments preliminary plan.

            Applications for rezonings.

            Applications for site plans for major developments called up by City Council pursuant to Section 1203.09(g).

            Proposed amendments to Code text/Comprehensive Plan.

            Approval of development agreements.

         A.   The following development applications are subject to AHBR review and shall be acted upon at AHBR's regularly scheduled public meetings, or at a special meeting or public hearing if called:

            *   Applications for basic and major developments outside of Districts 6 and 8.

            *   Applications for minor and basic development referred to AHBR by the City Manager.

         B.   Historic landmarks. With the exception of small projects limited to alterations involving the replacement of in-kind materials and fences, AHBR shall review all development affecting a historic landmark that will affect the exterior architectural features of such structure or building. AHBR review shall occur before issuance of a zoning certificate for the development.

      (3)   [Reserved.]

         A.   The AHBR shall take final action within thirty days from the date that a submitted application is certified as complete pursuant to Section 1203.01(c), except that the AHBR shall have the discretion to table any application for no more than two consecutive scheduled meetings. The AHBR shall take final action by either approving, approving with conditions, or denying the development application based on its compliance with the architectural, design, and/or historic preservation standards set forth or referenced in this Code.

         A.   Residential development, above ground, including new single-family developments on single lots, accessory structures, additions, alterations, demolitions, and fences.

         B.   Surface structures such as patios, athletic courts, and driveways in District 4 and open space conservation subdivisions only.

         C.   Industrial development.

         D.   Commercial development, including accessory structures, additions, alterations, demolitions, and fences.

         E.   Grading, cutting, clearing or any other land disturbance activity.

         F.   Occupy, use, or change the use or alter any structure or land.

         G.   Erection, moving or replacement of signs.

            Final site plan approval; and

            Final approval of any conditional uses or variances (when applicable); and

            Final design approval; and

            Satisfaction of any conditions of approval; and

            Satisfaction of any additional applicable regulations; and

            If applicable, residential allotments pursuant to Chapter 1211 for new residential dwellings.

         Except that a zoning certificate to permit clearing and grading, and/or utility installation and related site work may be issued consistent with the final site plan approval in advance of the zoning certificate to permit building construction.

      (4)   A.   Time limit on zoning certificates - minor and basic development. Unless construction is completed within twelve months of the date of issuance of the zoning certificate, such certificate shall automatically lapse and be null and void. These time limits may be extended up to six months by the City Manager provided the time limit extension is applied for on or before the date of expiration of the zoning certificate sought to be extended.

         B.   Time limit on zoning certificates - major development. Unless construction is completed within twenty-four months of the date of issuance of the zoning certificate, such certificate shall then automatically lapse and be null and void. These time limits may be extended up to six months by the City Manger provided the time limit extension is applied for on or before the date of expiration of the zoning certificate sought to be extended.

 

V = Voluntary

M = Mandatory

A = Applicable

N/A = Not Applicable

SR = Special Requirements (Refer to Text)

(Ord. 16-57, § 3. Passed 12-20-16; Ord. 16-148, § 5. Passed 2-21-17; Ord. 18-93. Passed 10-15-19; Ord. 21-71. Passed 1-4-22.)

      (1)   By motion of the Planning Commission;

      (2)   By adoption of a resolution by City Council;

      (3)   By application for a rezoning by one or more of the owners, holders of options to purchase, or lessees of the property for which the amendment or supplement is requested.

      (1)   PC, City Council, or private party initiated applications for text or official zoning map amendments shall follow the core development approval process set forth in Section 1203.02, except for the following modifications:

         A.   Step 4: Planning Commission action or recommendation. The PC shall conduct a public hearing, make specific recommendations to the City Council, and transmit the application to the City Council, together with the text and map amendments pertaining thereto, within 120 days from the date of initiation of the application for text or official zoning map amendments.

         B.   Step 5: City Council action. After the PC's public hearing and recommendation on the amendment application, the City Council shall hold a public hearing and take final action within twenty days of said public hearing. An amendment before the City Council for consideration shall take effect only if passed or approved by not less than five members of the City Council. An amendment before the City Council that would permit maximum net density in any zoning district for any dwelling type to increase shall take effect only if passed or approved by not less than six members of the City Council.

      (1)   Whenever an ordinance has been introduced in City Council that involves a change in zoning from a less restricted district to a more restricted district, or to set forth prohibited uses in any existing zone district, no zoning certificate shall be issued for a period not to exceed 180 days from the date of the introduction of such zoning amendment ordinance when such zoning certificate would authorize the construction of a building or the establishment of a use that would become nonconforming under the contemplated zoning amendment.

      (2)   If such ordinance is not adopted within 180 days, the appropriate public entity is authorized to accept applications and issue zoning certificates regardless of the pendency of such amendment ordinance.

         A.   An approved preliminary PD plan shall be valid for a period of twelve months from the date of the City Council's action.

         B.   Application for approval of a final PD plan for all or any phase of the preliminary PD plan may be made at any time within the twelve-month period. An approved application for a final PD plan for any phase or portion of the preliminary PD plan shall extend the life of the preliminary PD plan for an additional twelve-month period from the date the final PD plan is approved. If the original or any successive twelve-month period expires before a completed application for final PD plan approval is submitted, unless a different time frame is specified in the development agreement, the preliminary PD plan approval shall automatically lapse and be null and void and all of the area included in the preliminary plan for which final PD approval has not been given shall be subject to the zoning and subdivision regulations otherwise applicable to them.

         C.   During the period an approved preliminary PD plan is effective, no subsequent change or amendment to this Code or any other governing ordinance or plan shall be applied to affect adversely the right of the applicant to proceed with any aspect of the approved development in accordance with the terms of such preliminary PD plan approval, except that the applicant shall comply with those local laws and regulations adopted subsequent to the approval of such preliminary PD plan if the City Council determines, on the basis of written findings, that compliance is reasonably necessary to protect the public health, safety, or welfare.

         A.   An approved final PD plan shall be valid for a period of two years from the date of the Planning Commission's action.

         B.   During the period an approved final PD plan is effective, no subsequent change or amendment to this Code or any other governing ordinance or plan shall be applied to affect adversely the right of the applicant to proceed with any aspect of the approved development in accordance with the terms of such final PD plan approval, except that the applicant shall comply with those local laws and regulations adopted subsequent to the approval of such final PD plan if the City Council determines, on the basis of written findings, that compliance is reasonably necessary to protect the public health, safety, or welfare.

         C.   Within the two-year period, the developer shall:

            1.   Record the final PD plan as the final subdivision plat; and

            2.   Undertake substantial construction of at least the first phase of the PD development.

            If these actions are not completed within the two-year time period, such final PD plan shall automatically lapse and become null and void. All of the area included in such final PD plan shall be subject to the zoning and subdivision regulations otherwise applicable to them.

      (1)   Minor modifications of the final PD development plan may be authorized by the City Manager as set forth in Section 1203.08, Minor Modifications.

      (2)   Any change that does not qualify as a minor modification as set forth in Section 1203.08 shall be considered amendments and shall be processed in accordance with the procedure for approval of a final PD plan.

(Ord. 16-148, § 5. Passed 2-21-17; Ord. 18-93. Passed 10-15-19.)

      (1)   Failure of an applicant to obtain the necessary zoning certificate with regard to the conditional use approval within one year of receiving approval of the conditional use shall automatically render the decision of the PC, or the BZBA on appeal, null and void.

      (2)   If a legally established conditional use is abandoned, extinguished, or discontinued for a period of one consecutive year or more, then the decision originally approving such conditional use shall automatically lapse and be null and void.

(Ord. 18-93. Passed 10-15-19.)

            No review or action by either the PC (Step 4) or the City Council (Step 5) is required on an application for the enlargement, extension, replacement, or substitution of a nonconforming use/structure/lot.

      (1)   The Board of Zoning and Building Appeals shall hear requests for variances where it is alleged that provisions of this Code inflict a practical difficulty upon the applicant.

      (2)   See Section 1203.08, Minor Modifications, whereby, under the circumstances set forth therein, the City Manager shall have authority to approve minor modifications from specified provisions of this Code without review by the BZBA for a variance.

         No review or action by either the PC (Step 4) or the City Council (Step 5) is required on an application for a variance.

(Ord. 18-93. Passed 10-15-19.)

         A.   An increase in building height by greater than ten percent; or

         B.   An increase in the ratio of floor area to lot area, or impervious surface coverage, by greater than ten percent as calculated on a total project basis.

         A.   An increase in overall project density by greater than ten percent;

         B.   An increase in the amount of impervious coverage or ratio of floor area to lot area by greater than ten percent.

         A.   Minimum lot area requirements;

         B.   Yard and building setback requirements;

         C.   Structure height requirements;

         D.   Driveway access standards;

         E.   Tree/vegetation protection standards; or

         F.   Stream corridor, riparian area, or wetland setback requirements;

         G.   Landscape screening or planting area dimensions only in Districts 6 and 8.

      (4)   In determining "practical difficulties," the City Manager shall consider and apply the factors set forth in Section 1204.03(a).

      (5)   In granting such minor modifications, the City Manager may require conditions that will secure substantially the objectives of the standard so varied or modified and that will substantially mitigate any potential adverse impact on the environment or on adjacent properties, including but not limited to additional landscaping or buffering.

      (1)   Within fourteen days of the submittal of a complete application for approval of minor modifications, the City Manager shall either approve, approve with conditions, or deny the application. The City Manager shall consult, when appropriate, with other City agencies such as the City Engineer or City Community Development Staff prior to making his decision. All denials shall be in writing to the applicant, with the reasons for such denial specified.

      (2)   Minor modifications to an approved site plan or approved site specific development plan, final PD plan, or final subdivision plat shall be noted on a revised plan, which shall be plainly marked as "Amended," and submitted to the City Manager. The City Manager shall note the terms of the approved modification or amendment directly on the amended plan and affix his signature and the date of approval, and subsequently notify the Planning Commission of action taken. For amended final subdivision plats, the applicant shall thereafter record the amended plat with the County Recorder.

      (3)   The City Manager shall specify any approved minor modifications from development standards and the justifications for such modification on the pending development application for which the modifications were sought, set forth his written findings, and affix his signature and the date thereon.

(Ord. 16-148, § 5. Passed 2-21-17; Ord. 18-93. Passed 10-15-19.)

      (1)   All development in the City, including construction of a single-family dwelling on an individual lot, shall be subject to the site plan review procedures set forth in this section. No development or construction activity, including tree/vegetation removal or grading, shall occur on property subject to this section until a site plan has been approved.

      (2)   Site plans for minor and basic developments, as defined in this section, may be finally approved by the City Manager in lieu of final action by the Planning Commission, except when such site plan is either transmitted to or called up by the PC, in which case the PC shall have final approval authority.

      (3)   Site plans for major developments, as the latter is defined in this section, shall be finally approved by the Planning Commission, except when such site plan is called up by the City Council, in which case the City Council shall have final approval authority.

      (1)   Small residential or nonresidential projects including fences, decks, site work, signs, alterations (except nonresidential alterations that face the public realm), demolitions of structures less than fifty years old, and accessory structures and additions of 250 gross square feet or less; or

      (2)   Developments in Districts 6 and 8 that involve an increase in the existing building footprint of twenty percent or less, except new buildings; or

      (3)   Developments in the Historic District are not minor developments.

      (1)   Residential projects including new single family detached houses, and accessory structures and additions greater than 250 gross square feet; or

      (2)   Nonresidential accessory structures and additions greater than 250 gross square feet and less than or equal to 2,000 gross square feet or that involve an increase in the existing building footprint of twenty percent or less, demolitions of structures fifty years old or older, signs, and alterations that face the public realm.

      (3)   All development within the Historic District.

      (1)   Nonresidential projects, except in Districts 6 and 8, that are greater than 2,000 gross square feet or that involves an increase in the existing building footprint of more than twenty percent.

      (2)   Development in Districts 6 and 8 that involves an increase in the existing building footprint of more than twenty percent.

      (3)   Nonresidential projects involving new principal buildings.

         A.   Notwithstanding the authority of the City Manager to review and approve site plans for minor and basic developments as set forth herein, the City Manager may transmit such application to the Planning Commission for review and final action if the City Manager determines that the development's complexity, projected impacts, or proximity to conflicting land uses merits such action.

         B.   Within forty-five days from receipt of the City Manager's transmittal of the minor and basic development site plan application, the PC shall take final action by either approving, approving with conditions, or denying the application, based on the site plan's compliance with the standards set forth in division (i) of this section.

         A.   Notwithstanding the authority of the City Manager to review and approve site plans for minor developments as set forth herein, the PC may call up such application for its review and final action if the PC, by a majority vote of its members, determines that the development's complexity, projected impacts, or proximity to conflicting land uses merits such action.

         B.   Within forty-five days from receipt of the minor development site plan application, the PC shall take final action by either approving, approving with conditions, or denying the application, based on the site plan's compliance with the standards set forth in division (i) of this section.

         A.   The PC's role shall be to review all applications for concept plan and final site plan approval, together with the staff report, and take final action either approving, approving with conditions, or denying the application based on its compliance with the standards set forth in Section 1204.04.

         B.   If the PC recommends approval with conditions for a final site plan, the applicant shall resubmit to the City Manager a revised site plan that reflects any changes or modifications required or suggested by the PC. Within fifteen days of receipt of the revised site plan, the City Manager shall complete his review and either certify the revised site plan's compliance with the PC's conditions, which shall constitute final approval of the site plan, or he shall forward the revised site plan back to the PC with a recommendation that the PC deny the revised site plan on the ground of noncompliance with conditions. The PC shall act on the City Manager's recommendation that the revised site plan be denied at its next regularly scheduled public meeting.

         C.   Unless a zoning certificate is issued for any phase of construction within twelve months of the date of Planning Commission approval, such approval shall then automatically lapse and be null and void. These time limits may be extended by the City Manager upon showing that there has been uninterrupted progress on resolution of outstanding issues during the twelve-month period.

         A.   Notwithstanding the authority of the PC to review and approve site plans for major developments as set forth herein, the City Council may, after PC review and action, call up site plan applications for major developments for its review and final action if the City Council determines that the development's complexity, projected impacts, or proximity to conflicting land uses merits such action. Such determination shall be made either by a vote of four or more of City Council members or by submittal of a letter to the Clerk of Council signed by four or more City Council members.

         B.   The City Council shall exercise its authority to call up site plan applications for major developments within fourteen days after final action by the PC. The Clerk of the City Council shall notify the PC and shall direct the City Manager to deliver the staff report directly to the City Council for its review.

         C.   Within thirty days from the date that it receives the staff report on the site plan application for a major development, the City Council shall take final action by either approving, approving with conditions, or denying the application, based on the site plan's compliance with the standards set forth in Section 1204.04.

(Ord. 16-148, § 5. Passed 2-21-17; Ord. 18-93. Passed 10-15-19; Ord. 21-71. Passed 1-4-22.)

      (1)   All subdivisions shall be subject to the approval procedures set forth in this section.

      (2)   Subdivision plans for optional open space conservation development in Districts 1 and 3 shall be given priority in the subdivision approval procedure, as set forth in division (d)(3) of this section.

      (3)   Minor subdivisions, as defined in Chapter 1213, may be finally approved by the City Manager, in consultation with the City Engineer, in lieu of final action by the Planning Commission.

         A.   Within thirty days from the date that a submitted application is certified as complete pursuant to Section 1203.01(c), the City Manager or City Engineer shall take final action on applications for minor subdivisions by either approving, approving with conditions, or denying such application based on its compliance with the standards set forth in Section 1204.05.

         B.   Evidence of approval by the Planning Commission, acting through the City Manager or City Engineer, shall be indicated by a stamp or statement reading "Approved by the Planning Commission, City of Hudson, Ohio - No Plat Required." The plat of the minor subdivision which has been so stamped, dated, and signed by either the City Manager or City Engineer shall constitute final approval of the minor subdivision.

         A.   Notwithstanding the authority of the City Manager to review and approve minor subdivision applications as set forth herein, the City Manager may transmit such application to the Planning Commission for review and final action if the City Manager determines that the development's complexity, projected impacts, or proximity to conflicting land uses merit such action.

         B.   Within forty-five days from receipt of the City Manager's transmittal of the minor subdivision application, the PC shall take final action by either approving, approving with conditions, or denying the application, based on the minor subdivision's compliance with the standards set forth in Section 1204.05.

         A.   Step 1: pre-application conceptual review. All persons intending to submit an application for preliminary subdivision approval shall attend a pre-application conceptual review meeting. In addition, the PC shall review the conceptual plan of the proposed subdivision and comment on it and its compatibility with existing adjacent development prior to the scheduling of a public hearing on a preliminary subdivision plan application. The applicant shall address comments received on the conceptual plan to supplement the application for preliminary subdivision approval.

         B.   Step 4: Planning Commission action. The PC shall take final action on a preliminary subdivision application by reviewing the application and all submitted plans and reports, and then either approving, approving with conditions, or denying the application based on its compliance with the standards set forth in division (e) of this section.

         A.   Step 4: Planning Commission action. The PC shall take final action on a final subdivision application by reviewing the application and all submitted plans and reports, and then either approving, approving with conditions, or denying the application based on its compliance with the standards set forth in division (e) of this section. The PC shall take such final action within thirty days from the date that the final subdivision application is certified as complete pursuant to Section 1203.01(c).

         A.   Within thirty days of the City Manager's approval of the minor subdivision, the developer shall record the minor subdivision plan. If the minor subdivision plan is not recorded within this thirty-day time period, the approval shall automatically lapse and be null and void. A recorded minor subdivision plan shall be valid for a period of two years from the date of the City Manager's final action.

         B.   During the period an approved minor subdivision plan is effective, no subsequent change or amendment to this Code or any other governing ordinance or plan shall be applied to affect adversely the right of the applicant to proceed with any aspect of the approved development in accordance with the terms of such minor subdivision plan approval, except that the applicant shall comply with those local laws and regulations adopted subsequent to the approval of such minor subdivision plan if the PC determines, on the basis of written findings, that compliance is reasonably necessary to protect the public health, safety, or welfare.

         C.   If additional lots are proposed to be created within three years of recording of a minor subdivision of a tract of land and the total of all lots recorded within said three years for that same tract of land would be greater than three lots, then the request to create additional lots shall be considered to be a request for a subdivision. (See definition of "subdivision, minor".)

         A.   Within twelve months from the date of the PC's final approval of a preliminary subdivision plan, the developer shall submit an application for final subdivision plat for either all or at least one phase of the proposed subdivision, and within eighteen months shall record such final subdivision plat. A recorded final subdivision plat for any phase of the preliminary subdivision plan shall extend the life of the preliminary subdivision plan for an additional twelve-month period from the date the final subdivision plat is recorded. If the original twelve-month period or any successive twelve-month period expires before a final subdivision plat is recorded, then the preliminary plan approval automatically lapses and becomes null and void.

         B.   During the period an approved preliminary subdivision plan is effective, no subsequent change or amendment to this Code or any other governing ordinance or plan shall be applied to affect adversely the right of the applicant to proceed with any aspect of the approved development in accordance with the terms of such preliminary subdivision plan approval, except that the applicant shall comply with those local laws and regulations adopted subsequent to the approval of such preliminary subdivision plan if the PC determines, on the basis of written findings, that compliance is reasonably necessary to protect the public health, safety, or welfare.

         C.   If lots are created within three years of an approved or recorded minor subdivision and the total of all lots created with said three years is greater than three lots, then it shall be approved as a subdivision. See definition of "subdivision, minor."

         A.   Within ninety days from the date of the PC's action on the final subdivision plat, the applicant shall meet all conditions of approval, if any, and certify and record the final subdivision plat as required by this Code.

         B.   An approved and recorded final subdivision plat shall be valid for a period of two years from the date of the PC's action on the final plan.

         C.   During the period an approved final subdivision plat is effective, no subsequent change or amendment to this Code or any other governing ordinance or plan shall be applied to affect adversely the right of the applicant to proceed with any aspect of the approved development in accordance with the terms of such final subdivision plat approval, except that the applicant shall comply with those local laws and regulations adopted subsequent to the approval of such final subdivision if the PC determines, on the basis of written findings, that compliance is reasonably necessary to protect the public health, safety, or welfare.

(Ord. 18-93. Passed 10-15-19.)

(Ord. 16-148, § 5. Passed 2-21-17; Ord. 18-93. Passed 10-15-19.)

      (1)   All development in a Historic District shall require a certificate of appropriateness from the Architectural and Historic Board of Review (AHBR) pursuant to the procedures set forth in this section.

      (2)   Any alteration, removal, moving, or demolition of a historic landmark that affects the exterior architectural features of any such structure or building shall require a certificate of appropriateness from the AHBR pursuant to the procedures set forth in this section.

         A.   The staff shall undertake its review and shall draft its report on the application. The staff report on an application for a certificate of appropriateness shall be forwarded to the AHBR for its consideration at the first regular or special meeting of the AHBR held after receipt of the application. The AHBR shall consider the application and take final action.

               The AHBR shall review the application and staff report and take final action by either approving, approving with conditions, or denying such application based on its compliance with the standards set forth in Section 1204.07.

         B.   No review or action by either the PC (Step 4) or the City Council (Step 5) is required on an application for a certificate of appropriateness.

(Ord. 18-93. Passed 10-15-19; Ord. 21-71. Passed 1-4-22.)

         A.   In addition to website notice, newspaper notice shall be required for the following applications:

            1.   Code text amendments;

            2.   Zoning map amendments; and

            3.   Comprehensive Plan amendments.

         A.   The parties in interest;

         B.   Tenants and owners of property adjacent to or directly across a street from the boundary and within 300 feet of the subject property or properties; and

         C.   Others who have filed a timely request to receive notice. The written notice shall specify the time and place of the hearing, and the specific nature of the matter to be heard.

         A.   Upon the receipt of any application to the Planning Commission or the Board of Zoning and Building Appeals which requires the action of or a public hearing before the Planning Commission or the Board of Zoning and Building Appeals, either the City Manager shall cause a temporary sign to be placed on the property which is the subject of the application or contemplated action for the purpose of giving notice of a meeting or public hearing. The sign shall be placed no less than fifteen days before the respective meeting or public hearing on the matter.

         B.   Upon the receipt of any application for a zoning certificate that will result in an impervious surface coverage of forty percent to sixty percent of a lot in District 4 or in an open space conservation subdivision, the City Manager shall cause a temporary sign to be placed on the property which is the subject of the application or contemplated action for the purpose of giving notice of the impending improvement and/or a meeting. The sign shall be placed no less than five days before the meeting on such matter, or if there is no meeting required, within three days of application.

         C.   No additional public notice is required if consideration of an application is continued past the date of the originally scheduled public hearing.