(A) Whenever required by the provisions of this subchapter, or whenever deemed advisable by the Planning Commission, a public hearing shall be held on an application for a use permit. Not less than ten days before such public hearing, notice shall be given of such hearing in the following manner:
(1) By one publication in a newspaper of general circulation in the city. Such notice shall state the name of the applicant, nature of the request, location of the property, the environmental determination, and the time and place of the action or hearing.
(2) Direct mailing to the owners and occupants of property located within 300 feet of the boundaries of the project site, as shown on the latest equalized assessment roll.
(3) In addition, for new commercial uses to be located in an existing tenant space in any commercial area, a notice shall also be conspicuously posted on the window or door of the establishment. The notice shall be a minimum of 11 × 17 inches, contain the information specified in § 10-3.1306(A) above, and shall be brightly colored as a means of attracting attention to its content.
(4) Notice shall also be given by first class mail to any person who has filed a written request with the Community Development Department. Such a request may be submitted at any time during the calendar year and shall apply for the balance of such calendar year. The city may impose a reasonable fee on persons requesting such notice for the purpose of recovering the cost of such mailing.
(5) The public review period for the environmental determination (negative declaration) shall not be less than 21 calendar days (30 days if State Clearinghouse review is required).
(6) Substantial compliance with these provisions shall be sufficient and a technical failure to comply shall not affect the validity of any action taken pursuant to the procedures set forth in this chapter.
(B) The hearing shall be held pursuant to the rules for conduct established by the Planning Commission.
('61 Code, § 10-3.1306) (Ord. 231 N.S., passed - - ; Am. Ord. 618 C.S., passed 3-16-94)