Notice of public hearing shall include the following.
(A) At least 15 days prior to holding the public hearing, notice of the hearing shall be given in one or more newspapers of general circulation in the town, and posted at the Town Hall.
(B) The notice shall state:
(1) The time and place of the hearing;
(2) Either the geographic areas (or zoning districts in a specified geographic area) to which the proposal applies, if the proposal is a text amendment; or the geographic area that is the subject of the zone map change, if the proposal is a zone map change;
(3) Either a summary of the subject matter contained in the proposal that describes any new or changed provisions, if the proposal is a text amendment; or a description of the proposed change in the zone maps, if the proposal is a zone map change;
(4) If the proposal contains or would add or amend any penalty or forfeiture provisions, the entire text of those penalty or forfeiture provisions;
(5) The place where a copy of the proposal is on file for examination before the hearing;
(6) Written objections to the proposal that are filed with the secretary of the Plan Commission before the hearing will be considered;
(7) Oral comments concerning the proposal will be heard; and
(8) The hearing may be continued from time to time as may be found necessary.
(C) The Commission shall require the initiator(s) of the petition to bear the cost of the public notice.
(2004 Code, § 4-103) (Ord. 1058, passed 8-20-2002)