(A) Public notice. The Board or Secretary for the Board shall fix a reasonable time for the hearing of an appeal or variance and give at least 15 days' public notice thereof in a newspaper of general circulation within the municipality.
(B) Notice to property owners. A notice by mail shall be provided 15 days prior to the hearing to all property owners within 200 feet, with copies of said notice provided to the Board.
(C) The Secretary for the Board shall notify the applicant advising them of the date, time, and place of the hearing.
(1) Failure of the applicant or a representative shall result in postponement or denial of the request.
(D) In the course of its review, the Board may call upon municipal staff or may refer the application to one or more expert consultants qualified to advise and provide evidence related to the application or appeal. If necessary, the applicant shall be advised in advance of external consultant review and acknowledge that all costs associated shall be borne by the application.
(Ord. 2022-25, passed 3-21-2022)