(A) All zoning applications, amendment applications, special land use applications, appeal or variance applications or other approvals requiring a public hearing notice, as required by this chapter and/or Public Act 110 of 2006, Public Act 12 of 2008 and Public Act 33 of 2008, shall be published once in a newspaper of general circulation, not less than 15 days before the date of the public hearing meeting at which the application will be considered. In addition to the newspaper public notice, the notice must also be sent by mail or personal delivery to the following:
(1) Owners of property for which the approval or appeal is being considered;
(2) All persons to whom real property is assessed with 300 feet of the property (regardless of whether the property or occupant is located in the township);
(3) Occupants of all structures within 300 feet of the property (regardless of whether the property or occupant is located in the township). If the name of the occupant is not known, the term "occupant" may be used;
(4) If a single structure contains multiple dwelling units exceeding 4 units or other distinct occupied areas, owned or leased by different persons, a notice may be mailed to the manager or owner of the structure/property, who shall be requested to post the notice at the primary entrance of the structure; and
(5) To the persons(s) requesting an interpretation or an appeal from the Zoning Board of Appeals or a temporary use from the Planning Commission.
(B) Notices shall include, but not be limited to, the following items:
(1) Describing the nature of the request;
(2) Stating the time, date, and place of the meeting;
(3) Indicating the property that is the subject of the request;
(4) Listing all existing street addresses within the property. In lieu of street address, other means of identification, such as a parcel's identification number, may be used.
(5) Indicating when and where written comments will be received concerning the request or application.
(Ord. 157, passed 7-17-2007, § 25.14; Am. Ord. 174, passed 11-10-2008)