(a) Time Limit. The Planning Commission shall hold a public hearing within 30 days after the receipt of an application for an appeal or variance from the City Planner or an applicant.
(b) Newspaper Notice. Before holding the public hearing required by division (a) of this section, notice of such hearing shall be given in one or more newspapers of general circulation in the City at least 15 days before the date of said hearing. The notice shall set forth the time and place of the public hearing and the nature of the proposed appeal or variance.
(c) Notice to Parties in Interest. Before holding the public hearing required by division (a) of this section, written notice of such hearing shall be mailed by the Chairperson of the Commission, by first class mail, at least 15 days before the day of the hearing, to all owners of property who are contiguous to and directly across the street or alley from the parcel or parcels proposed for appeal or variance.
(d) Applicant to Pay Cost of Notices. Each application shall be accompanied by a check in the amount provided for in Chapter 214 of these Codified Ordinances, payable to the City of Miamisburg, or a cash payment, to cover the cost of publishing and/or posting and mailing the notices of the hearing or hearings.
(e) Appearance of Parties. At the hearing, the applicant may appear in person or be represented by an agent.
(f) Appeals to Court. Any party adversely affected by a decision of the Planning Commission may appeal to the Court of Common Pleas of the County on the ground that such decision was unreasonable or unlawful.
(Ord. 6575. Passed 3-15-16.)