(A) Setting of hearing. For all requests brought before the Zoning Board of Appeals or the Planning Commission for which a public hearing is required by this chapter, the body in charge of conducting the hearing shall select a reasonable time and place for the public hearing on the request. They may direct the Zoning Administrator to schedule hearings at the next Planning Commission meeting if an application is received at least 15 days before the meeting.
(B) Notice of hearings.
(1) Notice of public hearing shall be given not more than 30 days and not less than ten days before the hearing by publication at least once in the official newspaper of the city. Such notice shall include the time and place of the hearing, a description of the contents of the request to be heard and the address or location of the property to which the request applies.
(2) In addition to the general notice to the public, separate notice by letter, ten days before the hearing, shall be required for all property owners residing within 350 feet of the area, where a request concerning property will be the subject of the hearing. Such notices shall be sent by the Zoning Administrator and addresses taken from current city records shall be deemed sufficient for such notification.
(3) Where a rezoning request is to be considered, written notice shall be sent to the school district officials.
(C) Conduct of hearing. Any person may appear and testify at a public hearing, either in person or by a duly authorized agent or attorney.
(Ord. 827, passed 4-19-1983)