(A) The Village Council, before adoption of an ordinance approving a development plan or tax increment financing plan, shall hold a public hearing on the development plan. Notice of the time and place of the hearing shall be given by publication twice in a newspaper of general circulation designated by the village, the first of which shall be not less than 20 days before the date set for the hearing. Proof of publication shall be by affidavit of the publisher, secured and made a part of said proceedings. Notice of the hearing shall be posted in at least 20 conspicuous and public places in the downtown district not less than 20 days before the hearing. Notice shall also be mailed to all property taxpayers of record in the downtown district not less than 20 days before the hearing. The Village Clerk shall attest to proof of posting and mailing by affidavit made a part of said proceedings.
(B) Notice of the time and place of hearing on a development plan shall contain: a description of the proposed development area in relation to highways, streets, streams or otherwise; a statement that maps, plats and a description of the development plan, including the method of relocating families and individuals who may be displaced from the area, are available for public inspection at a place designated in the notice, and that all aspects of the development plan will be open for discussion at the public hearing; and other information that the Village Council deems appropriate. At the time set for the hearing, the Village Council shall provide an opportunity for interested persons to be heard and shall receive and consider communications in writing with reference thereto. The hearing shall provide the fullest opportunity for expression of opinion, for argument on the merits, and for introduction of documentary evidence pertinent to the development plan. The Village Council shall make and preserve a record of the public hearing, including all data presented thereat.
(Ord. 187, passed 7-14-2010)