It is the purpose of this section to establish procedures for informing and notifying the residents of the city regarding proposed zoning map and zoning code text amendments, conditional use permit requests, proposed comprehensive plan amendments, appeals to the board of adjustment, and proposed vacations of public easements or rights-of-way in accordance with section 23-3, procedure to vacate public easements or rights-of-way, of this Code.

(Ord. No. 2008-3179, § 1, 12-18-08; Ord. No. 2010-3383, § 2, 5-6-10)

A schedule shall be established by and maintained in the department of community development indicating meeting dates and tentative hearing schedule.

(Ord. No. 2008-3179, § 1, 12-18-08)

A.

For proposed zoning map and zoning code text amendments, conditional use permit requests, proposed comprehensive plan amendments, and appeals to the board of adjustment, a notice of public hearing must be published at least once in a newspaper of general circulation, commencing not more than thirty (30) days nor less than fifteen (15) days prior to the hearing date.

B.

For proposed vacations of public easements or rights-of-way in accordance with section 23-3, procedure to vacate public easements or rights-of-way, of this Code, a notice of public hearing shall be published at least once in a newspaper of general circulation, commencing not less than thirty (30) days prior to the hearing date.

C.

Notice shall contain the name of the applicant making the application, the specific action being requested, the time, date, and place of the hearing, and a general description of the location of the property.

D.

It shall be the responsibility of the city planner to prepare and submit for publication said notice.

(Ord. No. 2008-3179, § 1, 12-18-08; Ord. No. 2010-3383, § 3, 5-6-10)

A.

For proposed zoning map amendments, conditional use permit requests, appeals to the board of adjustment, the city planner shall cause the posting of the subject property by erecting a sign.

B.

For proposed comprehensive plan amendments which are limited to a planning district or specific neighborhood, the city planner shall cause the posting of the area by erecting a sign.

C.

For proposed vacations of public easements of rights-of-way in accordance with section 23-3, procedure to vacate public easements or rights-of-way, of this Code, the city planner shall cause the posting of a sign on the subject property and/or abutting property as necessary.

D.

Said sign shall be placed upon said land at least fifteen (15) days prior to the public hearing for proposed zoning map amendments, conditional use permit requests, appeals to the board of adjustment, and comprehensive plan amendments and at least thirty (30) days prior to the public hearing for proposed vacations of public easements or rights-of-way.

E.

Said sign shall be posted upon said land at a point nearest to the right-of-way of any street or roadway abutting such land, so as to be clearly visible to the traveling public.

(Ord. No. 2008-3179, § 1, 12-18-08; Ord. No. 2010-3383, § 4, 5-6-10)

A.

For proposed comprehensive plan amendments which are limited to a planning district or specific neighborhood, the city planner shall notify all owners of record by mail within three hundred (300) feet from each boundary of the subject property, not less than fifteen (15) days prior to the established hearing date.

B.

Not less than fifteen (15) days prior to the established hearing date for proposed zoning map amendments, conditional use permit requests, or appeals to the board of adjustment, and not less than thirty (30) days prior to the established hearing date for proposed vacations of public easements of rights-of-way in accordance with section 23-3, procedure to vacate public easements or rights-of-way, of this Code, the city planner shall notify all owners of record by mail within three hundred (300) feet from each legal boundary of the subject property.

(Ord. No. 2008-3179, § 1, 12-18-08; Ord. No. 2010-3383, § 5, 5-6-10; Ord. No. 2014-3851, § 1, 3-6-14)

In addition to the filing fees established by the city council, and deposits on the cost of advertising, the applicant shall reimburse the city for any additional advertising and mailing costs related to public hearings.

(Ord. No. 2008-3179, § 1, 12-18-08; Ord. No. 2014-3851, § 2, 3-6-14)

The planning commission, subsequent to the closure of the public hearing, may reopen the public hearing, including requiring the notice and advertisement of the hearing, if it is found that:

A.

The application process has been suspended, delayed or discontinued due to the lack of response by the applicant; or

B.

The application has been substantially amended or revised; or

C.

The application has been substantially impacted by the action or lack of action by a public or quasi-public agency.

(Ord. No. 2008-3179, § 1, 12-18-08)