(A) Published Notices: For all applications that require a public hearing, the village shall cause a notice to be published in a newspaper of general circulation within the village. The notice shall include the date, time, place and purpose of such hearing, the name of the applicant, and the address of the subject property. Such notice shall be published not less than fifteen (15) days, nor more than thirty (30) days, in advance of the scheduled hearing date.
(B) Posted Sign Notices: In addition to the required published notice, the applicant shall be required to post a sign on the subject property for all public hearings for zoning map amendments, variations or special use applications, in accordance with the following provisions:
1. Location And Time Period For Posting Signs: The required posting period shall be fifteen (15) consecutive days, immediately prior to the hearing date (excluding the day of the hearing from the 15 day period). The sign shall be posted at a prominent location on the property, near the sidewalk or public right of way so that it is visible to passing pedestrians and motorists. Properties with more than one street frontage shall be required to post one sign visible from each street frontage.
2. Applicant's Responsibility For Posting Signs: It is the applicant's responsibility to erect the sign on the property and maintain it during the required fifteen (15) day period. The applicant shall verify to the plan commission/zoning board of appeals, at the time of the hearing, that the sign posting requirement has been complied with and the plan commission/zoning board of appeals may, by motion, waive any defects in said compliance.
3. Content Of Posted Signs: The sign, to be conspicuously posted on the subject property, shall be weatherproof and at least three feet by four feet (3' x 4') in size. The sign shall have a white background and contain the word "NOTICE" in at least six inch (6") high, red capital letters. The remaining lettering shall be a minimum of three inches (3") high and in black capital letters. The notice shall contain the following language:
THIS PROPERTY IS THE SUBJECT OF A (DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION) BEFORE THE RIVER GROVE (BODY CONDUCTING THE HEARING) ON (DATE) AT (TIME) AT (LOCATION).
4. Failure To Post: Failure to post for the required time will nullify the meeting.
(C) Mailed Notice: For public hearings for zoning map amendments, variations, or special use applications, written notice shall be mailed by regular mail and by certified mail to the owners of all properties located within two hundred fifty feet (250') from the property line of the subject property at least fifteen (15) days prior to the public hearing. The two hundred fifty feet (250') shall be measured in all directions from the perimeter of the subject property, provided that the number of feet occupied by all public roads, streets, alleys and other public ways shall be excluded in computing the two hundred fifty foot (250') requirement. The giving of notice pursuant to this section shall not be construed to prevent the applicant from giving such additional notice as he/she may deem appropriate.
(D) Public Examination And Copying: During normal business hours, any person may examine the application and material submitted in support of, or in opposition to, the application, subject to the exceptions set forth in the freedom of information act. Upon reasonable request, any person shall be entitled to copies of the application and related documents. The building commissioner, planning and zoning administrator, or village clerk shall make copies of such materials available for a fee as specified by the village. (Ord. 2006-37, 12-21-2006)