(a) Notice.
(1) A change of zoning proposed by amendment to a comprehensive zoning ordinance may not be considered at a legislative session of the County Council until:
(i) at least 14 days before the legislative session:
1. one or more signs that comply with subsection (b) are posted on the subject property; and
2. notice of the proposed change of zoning is posted to the County Council website; and
(ii) a property owner, or their authorized agent, provides proof by clear evidence to the Administrative Officer to the County Council that the sign requirements of this subsection were met.
(2) This subsection does not apply to:
(i) a change of zoning by amendment to a comprehensive zoning ordinance that was requested by application to or proposed by the Office of Planning and Zoning prior to the introduction of the comprehensive zoning ordinance; or
(ii) an emergency ordinance.
(b) Signs and location.
(1) Signs shall contain information about the proposed change of zoning for the subject property and the date, time, and location of the hearing on the comprehensive zoning ordinance.
(2) (i) The Office of Planning and Zoning shall furnish signs to the property owner or their authorized agent.
(ii) The property owner or their authorized agent is responsible for posting and maintaining signs.
(3) Signs shall be located not more than 10 feet from each boundary of the subject property that abuts a public road or navigable water, except that, if required by flora covering the property or topographic conditions of the land, a sign may be posted farther than 10 feet from the boundary to enhance its visibility. If the property does not abut a public road, one or more signs shall be posted in locations that can be readily seen by the public. The bottom of each sign shall be erected at least three feet above the ground.
(Bill No. 69-23)