(A) Prior to consideration of any action concerning an amendment to this chapter by the Advisory Plan Commission or any determination or an appeal or any decision on a permit for a special use/exception, variance or any other matter for which a decision by the Board of Zoning Appeals is required by the terms of this chapter, a public hearing shall be scheduled at a reasonable time and public notice provided as required by IC 36-7-4-604 and IC 36-7-4-920, that being publication of a newspaper of general circulation in the area setting forth the time and place of the hearing and by giving due notice, either by personal distribution or by certified mail, to the owners of adjacent property or properties immediately across the street, alley or courtway and any other interested parties in accord with the rules of the Advisory Plan Commission or Board of Zoning Appeals. At minimum, individual notices shall be issued to all abutting property owners and when deemed desirable by any member on the Plan Commission or Board of Zoning Appeals to nearby residents.
(B) The Advisory Plan Commission or Board of Zoning Appeals shall require the party making application to assume the cost of publication and postage for delivery of notices to interested parties, unless waved by rule of the Advisory Plan Commission, Board of Zoning Appeals or action of the Town Council.
(Ord. 0203, passed 6-10-02)