A. Public Engagement: Each city department shall strive to utilize best public engagement practices to educate, engage, and receive input from the public at a level that is consistent with the scope of impact of a proposal or project.
B. Recognized Community Organization Early Notification And Response: In addition to the notice required for land use projects as identified in 21A.10.015, the city will also provide early written notification by email, mail, or social media to the applicable recognized community organization Chair(s) for the following types of projects, which will be subject to the requirements of this section:
City code amendments that change ordinances related to obtaining a permit or license issued by the City.
Major changes to street capacity or travel modes, including but not limited to, changes to the transportation mater plan.
Major upgrades to public facilities' and structures' function, access, and purpose Master Plan amendment or adoption not otherwise noticed under Title 21A.
New construction of major public facilities and structures.
The city shall provide at least forty-five (45) days, from the date the notice is sent, for the recipients of the notice to provide comments on the project before a decision is made by the city council. No city council meeting on the matter shall be held sooner than fourteen (14) days after the notice has been sent.
C. Exemptions to the Early Notification Requirement: The projects listed under Subsection 2.60.050.B are exempt from the requirements for early notification to the recognized community organizations and action may be taken by the city council prior to the time limitations therein when changes are needed to:
1. Comply with state or federal legislation if the project is:
a. Subject to an adoption deadline or action date set forth in the legislation;
b. Related to funding city-related projects; or
c. Necessary for essential city functions.
2. Respond to a natural disaster or other emergency situation potentially impacting the safety or well-being of individuals.
3. Mitigate the city's exposure to liability where prompt action is reasonably necessary, as determined by the City Attorney.
4. Respond to an existing federal or state law or regulation that sets a deadline which requires a decision or action which would place the requirements of this chapter in direct conflict with the federal or state law. (Ord. 23-23, 2023: Ord. 9-18, 2018: Ord. 58-13, 2013)