(a)

A complete variance application and nonrefundable application fee shall be submitted to the planning and development department pursuant to section 64.03. If the application is not for a minor variance pursuant to section 66.04, the planning director shall schedule such application for public hearing before the planning and zoning board, after public notice has been given as outlined in paragraph (b) below.

(b)

The following noticing procedures shall be followed for variance applications:

(1)

The public hearing for the variance application shall be advertised in a local paper of general circulation no less than 14 days before the date of the public hearing.

(2)

The planning and development department shall send notice of the public hearing by regular mail, no less than 14 days from the date of the public hearing to all owners of real property within 500 feet of the subject property, except that in the case of a condominium within 500 feet of the subject property, the notice shall only be mailed to the condominium association formed pursuant to F.S. chapter 718. The addresses of property owners and properties shall be deemed as shown in the county property appraiser's records for purposes of said notice. The form and content of the notice shall be prescribed by the planning director. Failure of any landowner to receive said notice shall not invalidate any of the proceedings hereunder.

(3)

The planning and development department shall post notice of the public hearing on the subject property no less than 14 days before the date of the public hearing by the planning and zoning board. The form, location, and dimensions of the posting sign shall be in accordance with section 64.08(i).

(Ord. No. 2012-05, § 4, 4-3-2012; Ord. No. 2017-04, § 5, 5-16-2017)