Chapter 17.460 — PUBLIC HEARING PROCEDURE

17.460.010 Purpose - Applicability. ¶

The purpose of these provisions is to prescribe the procedure for setting public hearings. These procedures shall apply in all instances where a public hearing is required pursuant to the Zoning Code.

17.460.020 Procedure. ¶

A. Notice of hearing shall be published once in a newspaper of general circulation within the jurisdiction of the City as identified in Table 17.400-2, except as identified by SMC 17.430.020.B. below. Notice shall contain the necessary information as required by Government Code Section 65904.

B. In the event the application or proposed amendment may affect the permitted use of real property, the following additional notice shall be given:

Notice of the hearing shall be mailed or delivered at least 12 days prior to the hearing to the owner of the real property or his agent, and to the project applicant, if any.
Notice of the hearing shall be mailed or delivered at least 12 days prior to the hearing to all owners of real property as shown on the latest equalized assessment roll within 600 feet of the real property that is the subject of the hearing.
Notice of the hearing shall be posted in at least three public places including one public place in the area directly affected by the proceeding at least 12 days prior to the date of the hearing. The form and content of posted notices shall be specified by the Planning Director.
If the number of owners to whom notice would be mailed or delivered, as provided in subsection (B) (2) of this section, is greater than 1,000, notice may be given by placing a display advertisement of at least one-eighth page in at least one newspaper of general circulation within the City at least 10 days prior to the hearing, in lieu of mailed or delivered notice.
For projects involving non-residential development of 10,000 square feet or greater, 15 lots or greater, or 15 dwelling units or greater, a sign meeting the specifications of the City Council and describing the proposed project shall be posted on the project site at least 30 days in advance of any required public hearing.
For projects which elect or are required to conduct preliminary review before the Planning Commission or City Council, mailed notice of the hearing shall be mailed or delivered at least 10 days prior to the hearing to all owners of real property, as shown on the latest equalized assessment roll, within 600 feet of the real property that is the subject of the preliminary review.

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