(A) In proceedings involving one or more of the following proposed changes or related series of changes to this chapter, notice shall be provided in the manner prescribed in division (B) below:
(1) A 10% or more increase or decrease in the number of square feet or units that may be developed;
(2) A 10% or more increase or reduction in the allowable height of buildings;
(3) An increase or reduction in the allowable number of stories of buildings;
(4) A 10% or more increase or decrease in setback or open space requirements; and
(5) An increase or reduction in permitted uses.
(B) In proceedings governed by division (A) above, the city shall provide notice to real property owners pursuant to at least one of the following notification procedures:
(1) Notice shall be sent by first class mail to each real property owner, as shown on the last county assessment, whose real property is directly governed by the changes;
(2) Include notice of such changes with utility bills or other mailings; and
(3) The city shall publish such changes prior to the first hearing on such changes in a newspaper of general circulation in the municipality. The changes shall be published in a “display ad” covering not less than one-eighth of a full page.
(C) If notice is provided pursuant to divisions (B)(1) and (B)(2) above, the city shall also send notice by first class mail to persons who register their names and addresses with the city as being interested in receiving such notice. The city may charge a fee not to exceed $5 per year for providing this service and may adopt procedures to implement this provision.
(D) Notwithstanding the notice requirements set forth in division (A) above, the failure of any person or entity to receive notice shall not constitute grounds for any Court to invalidate the actions of the city for which the notice was given.
(Prior Code, § 12-10.04) (Ord. 747, passed - -1995)