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 Chatsworth
 Code of Ordinances
 Appendix A. ZONING
 Appendix A-C. ZONING PROCEDURES AND STANDARDS

  § 4.0. Public Notice.  

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  • Notice of the public hearing upon a proposed amendment to this Ordinance or for a proposed zoning decision shall be given as hereinafter set forth:

    4.1

    At least fifteen (15), but not more than forty-five (45) days prior to the date set for the public hearing, a written notice shall be published in a newspaper of general circulation in the City of Chatsworth setting forth the time, place, and purpose of the hearing.

    4.2

    In addition to the requirements of subsection 4.1, if the proposed amendment calls for a zoning decision for the 1) rezoning of property; 2) annexation to the territorial boundaries of the City of Chatsworth; or 3) approval of a conditional (special) use permit, and the proposed amendment is initiated by a person other than the Mayor and Council of the City of Chatsworth:

    4.2-1

    The published notice shall include the location of the property and state the present zoning classification of the property (if applicable) and the proposed zoning classification of the property (if applicable); and the proposed use requiring a special use (conditional use) review (if applicable); and

    4.2-2

    A sign shall be placed in a conspicuous location on the property that is the subject of the zoning decision setting forth the time, place and purpose of the public hearing, the present zoning classification of the property, and the proposed zoning classification of the property (if applicable), and (if applicable) the proposed use requiring a special use (conditional use) review. Acts of vandalism or natural occurrences limiting the effectiveness of notice by a sign posted on the property shall not invalidate any proceedings or action taken on the proposed amendment.

    4.2-3

    The City of Chatsworth shall notify by regular mail all abutting property owners, including those that would abut if not separated by the width of a public street or railroad right-of-way, as to the date, time, and purpose of the proposed zoning decision, at least seven (7) working days prior to the date of the public hearing. Notification shall be sent to those property owners shown to be the owners by the Murray County Tax Records upon the date of the filing of the application for zoning decision. Failure of an abutting owner to receive timely notice shall not void the proceedings.

    4.3

    If the zoning decision is for property to be annexed into the City of Chatsworth, then:

    4.3-1

    The City of Chatsworth shall complete the procedures required by this chapter for such zoning, except for the final vote of the municipal governing authority, prior to adoption of the annexation ordinance or resolution or the effective date of any local Act but no sooner than the date the notice of the proposed annexation is provided to the governing authority of the county as required pursuant to OCGA §36-36-6;

    4.3-2

    In addition to the requirements of Section 4.3-1, the City of Chatsworth shall provide notice of the hearing as required under the provisions of Section 4.0, herein; and

    4.3-3

    The hearing required by Section 4.0 of this Ordinance shall be conducted prior to the annexation of the subject property into the City of Chatsworth;

    4.3-4

    The zoning classification approved by the City of Chatsworth following the hearing required herein, shall become effective on the later of a) the date the zoning is approved by the City of Chatsworth; or b) the date that the annexation becomes effective pursuant to OCGA §36-36-2.

( Ord. of 10-09 )