(A) In scheduling a public hearing concerning zoning amendments, the City Commission shall cause to be published one notice in a newspaper of general circulation in the City of Raton at least 15 days prior thereto, which notice shall state the time, date, and place of hearing.
(B) (1) Whenever a change in zoning is proposed for an area of 1 block or less, notice of the public hearing shall be mailed by certified mail, return receipt requested, to the owners, as shown by the records of the Colfax County Treasurer, of lots or land within the area proposed to be changed by a zoning regulation and within 100 feet, excluding public right-of-way, of the area proposed to be changed by zoning regulations.
(2) Whenever a change in zoning is proposed for an area of more than 1 block, notice of the public hearing shall be mailed by first class mail to the owners, as shown by the records of the Colfax County Treasurer, of lots or land within the area proposed to be changed by a zoning regulation and within 100 feet, excluding public right-of-way, of the area proposed to be changed by zoning regulation.
(3) If the notice by first class mail to the owner is returned undelivered, the City Manager or Building Inspector shall attempt to discover the owner’s most recent address and shall remit the notice by certified mail, return receipt requested, to that address.
(1981 Code, App. A) (Ord. 624, Art. XVI, § 6, passed 2-25-1975; Am. Ord. 699, passed 6-8-1982)