(A) Applications for placement of farmland in an Agricultural District pursuant to R.C. § 929.02, shall be processed in accordance with the provisions of that statute.
(B) Upon receipt of an application for placement of farmland in an agricultural district pursuant to R.C. § 929.02, the Clerk shall:
(1) Immediately schedule the application for a public hearing during either a regular or special meeting of Council not more than 30 days after the application was filed with the Clerk;
(2) Notify the applicant of the date and time of the hearing by certified mail sent at least 10 days prior to the date of hearing;
(3) Cause notice of the hearing to be published in the daily record at least 7 days prior to the hearing; and
(4) Invite the members of The Planning Commission to attend the legislative hearing and otherwise comply with any other local governmental requirements for notice.
(C) Council shall conduct its hearing in accordance with the provisions of R.C. § 929.02; in addition to the evidence enumerated therein, Council shall consider any previous application made by the applicant or its predecessor in title.
(D) Within 30 days after the hearing, the Council shall render its decision. Council may either approve the application, approve the application with written modifications subjecting the land to municipal zoning and other regulations or reject same with reasons stated in writing. Council’s rejection of any such application shall not disqualify or otherwise prevent the applicant from reapplying at a later time.
(E) Within five days of the Council’s decision, the Clerk shall send a copy of same to the applicant and the Wayne County Auditor by certified mail.
(F) The Clerk shall maintain a record of all papers connected with the application in accordance with local laws pertaining to administrative proceedings.
(Ord. 98-22, passed 7-27-1998)