A. Hearing Called By Council: Upon receiving the recommendation of the planning and zoning commission or after sixty (60) days from the submission of the proposal to the planning and zoning commission without a recommendation from the commission, the council may call a public hearing on the proposal. (Ord. 65, 11-7-1995; amd. 2002 Code)
B. Notice Of Hearing:
1. Publication: A notice of the time, place and purpose of the hearing and a description of property to be included in the mapped streets and public grounds shall be published in the official newspaper at least ten (10) days prior to the date of the hearing.
2. Notice By Mail: At least ten (10) days prior to the hearing, the Clerk shall also mail a copy of the notice to each owner of land situated within or abutting any street or other public ground shown on the official map. For purposes of this notice, the owners shall be determined by the records of the county auditor, and the notice shall be addressed to the last known address as shown by the auditor's records. Failure to serve any such notice shall not invalidate the proceedings.
C. Hearing: At the time and place specified in the notice, the council shall hear evidence and arguments concerning the proposal. The hearing may be continued from time to time, not exceeding sixty (60) days, without further notice. A final vote on the proposal shall be taken by the council within such sixty (60) day period. (Ord. 65, 11-7-1995)