03-1007 City Code Posting Requirements
CITY OF MERIDIAN
ORDINANCE NO. 03- / tJ () 7
BY: {!/rMIé-lJ1e ttU'Ldb.u
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MERIDIAN, IDAHO, AMENDING
SECTION 5 CHAPTER 15 OF TITLE 11 PROCEDURES IN THE ZONING
REGULATIONS OF THE MERIDIAN CITY CODE AND REENACTING
SECTION 5 CHAPTER 15 OF TITLE 11 TO PROVIDE FOR NEW NOTICING
AND POSTING REQUIREMENTS AND TO PROVIDE FOR NEIGHBORHOOD
MEETING REQUIREMENTS AND FOR RELETTERING SUBSECTION B
REQUIREMENTS OF COMMISSION TO BECOME SUBSECTION C AND TO
DELETE LANGUAGE AND ADD LANGUAGE; PROVIDING FOR APPEALS,
CONFLICT, VALIDITY, SAVINGS CLAUSE, AND PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE,
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MERIDIAN, ADA COUNTY, IDAHO:
SECTION 1: That Section 5 Chapter 15 Title 11 of the Meridian City Code, be, and the
same is hereby amended.
SECTION 2: That Section 5 Chapter 15 Title II of the Meridian City Code, be, and the
same is hereby amended to read as follows:
11-15-5: PROCEDURES:
A. Requirements of Applicant:
1. Provide Names of Property Owners: The applicant shall provide the City Clerk
wHlt-obtain a list of property owners from the City of Meridian Planning &
Zoning Department. The list must contain the names and addresses of all
property owners within three hundred feet (300') of the external boundaries of
the land being considered, and any additional area, UP to an additional three
hundred feet (300'). that may be impacted by the said application, as
determined, and justified by the Zoning Administrator. The Zoning
Administrator shall provide a written explanation to the applicant for anv
increased noticing standards imposed bv the City for an application.t aÐ&-the
BpfJlieaat shall deli-¡er a swam aatarized statemeft1: that the list af fJroperty
B'SHers lITe the aWRefS Bfthe profJeity as shawn by the reeerds Bfthe f.da
Ca1!Ðty.".ssessar. Citv staff will mail notices of public hearing to all property
owners included on the list.
2. Posting Of Hearing Notice On Property: ORe week Not less than ten days prior
to the hearing set pursuant to subsection B2 of this Section, the applicant shall
post a copy of said notice of hearing of the application on the property under
consideration; and after the fJropeFty flas beeR pasted the afJplieant sHall àeli-¡er
ta the Zaaiag .A.àmiaistFater a ßatarized statemeft1: that he has pasted the
prafJerty and the date the fJBsâag Vias plaeed. except as noted herein. posting
ofthe propertv must be in substantial compliance with the following
requirements:
a. Signage Requirements: All signs shall be installed in accordance with
the Sign Ordinance General Provisions and Requirements (MCC 11-
14-5) and the following standards:
1. The sign(s) shall consist of four foot by four foot (4' x 4') plywood
or other hard surface mounted on two (2) four inch bv four inch
(4" x 4") posts, or attached to another staff approved support in
such a manner that it is perpendicular to the roadwav along which
the sign is posted and the bottom of the sign is at least three feet (3')
above the ground
2. Centered at the top of the four foot by four foot (4' x 4') sign
board(s) in six inch (6") letters shall be the words "City of
Meridian Public Hearing Notice", in addition each sign will inform
the public of the nature of the hearing. the date, time and address
of the hearing location. a summary of the proposal to be
considered, a city contact phone number. the location of the
development and the name of the applicant. and if applicable. the
proposed development. Each sign shall be painted white and the
letters shall be painted black and shall appear on both sides. An
example of this sign is listed below.
3. In lieu of the above conditions. conditional use permit
applications for "Group Childcare Homes", annexation and
preliminary plat applications that contain less than 5-acres of land
and Variance/Rezone/ComPTehensive Plan amendment and
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variance applications for parcels of land less than 3-acres in size. a
sign consisting of one (1) eleven inch bv seventeen inch (11 "x 17")
piece of paper mounted to a rigid surface of at least equal size. or
other material stating the name of the applicant. a statement
concerning the proposed development. and the date. time and
location of the public hearing.
b. The signs shall be posted on the land being considered along each
roadwav that is adjacent to it. The sign(s) shall be located on the
propertv. outside of the public right-of-wav. If the sign cannot be
placed on the propertv and still be clearlv visible. the sign mav be
placed within the right ofwav if the applicant can obtain the consent
of the owner of the right-of-way.
c. The applicant shall submit a notarized statement and a photograph of
the posting to the Citv Clerk no later than 7 days prior to the public
hearing attesting to where and when the sign(s) were posted. Unless
certification is received bv such date. the hearing will be canceled.
d. The signs shall be removed no later than three days after the public
hearing for which the sign had been posted is ended.
3.
Neighborhood Meetings: All applicants are strongly encouraged to hold a
neighborhood meeting. and if said neighborhood meeting is held the
applicant shall attempt to notify and invite all residents to the meeting.
which provides the public an opportunity to review the proposed project.
Neighborhood meetings should not be held more than three (3) months. or
less than five (5) calendar davs Prior to the submittal ofthe application to
the Citv Planning and Zoning Department. If a neighborhood meeting is
held the applicant( s) shall send notice of the meeting to all residents and
property owners within 300 feet of the exterior boundary of the
application parcel and anv additional area. UP to an additional three
hundred feet (300'), that mav be impacted bv the said application, as
determined. and iustified bv the Zoning Administrator. Additionallv. the
applicant shall attempt to notify anv homeowners associations that
represent a residential subdivision located within 300 feet. Notice of the
meeting shall be either hand delivered or mailed to the recipient. The
notice advertising the neighborhood meeting shall be received at least five
davs prior to the meeting date. The Planning and Zoning Commission
and/or the City Council may require that an applicant hold a neighborhood
meeting ifthev determine that such a meeting would be of benefit.
Posting Requirements Of The City Of Meridian
Posting Notice: Anv time notice is required. the land being considered shall be posted
not less than ten (10) days prior to the Planning and Zoning Commission hearing and
again not less than ten (10) days prior to the Citv Council hearing. Except as noted in
MCC 11-15-5. Section A2. a3. posting of the propertY must be in substantial compliance
with the following requirements:
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Signage.Requirements:
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The sign(s) shall consist of 4' x 4' plywood or other hard surface mounted
on two (2) 4" x 4" posts in such a manner that iUs perpendicular to the
roadwav along which the sign is posted and the bottom of the sign is at
least three-feet (3') above the ground.
b. Centered at the top of the 4' x 4' sign board(s) in six-inch letters shall be
the words "Citv of Meridian Public Hearing Notice". In addition. each
sign will inform the public of the nature of the hearing. the date. time and
address of the hearing location. a citv contact phone number .a summarv
of the proposal to be considered. the location of the development and the
name of the applicant. and if applicable. the proposed development. Each
sign shall be painted white and the letters shall be painted black and shall
appear on both sides. An example of this sign is set forth in the attached
illustration.
Size-6inches....................... CITY OF MERIDIAN PUBLIC HEARlNG NOTICE
Meridian Planning and Zoning Commission
Size = 2 inches............ ............ THE CITY OF MERIDIAN will hold a public hearing on
January 1,2001, at 7:00 PM at the Meridian City Hall (33 E. Idaho)
Size = 1.5 inches..................... PURPOSE: Annexation and Zoning - You-Name-It Subdivision-
Zoning R-4, Subdivision Preliminary Plat, 7.66 acres, 29 lots, single
family dwelling, I lot open space/drainage w/landscaped entryway.
Size-I.S inches..................... PROPERTY LOCATION: SW comer of Us tick Rd. and Linder Rd.
Size = 1.5 inches..................... APPLICATION BY: John and Jane Doe
Size = 1.5 inches...................... Contact a City Planner at 884-5533 with any questions.
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The sign( s) shall be posted on the land being considered along each roadway that
is adjacent to it. The signs shall be located on the propertv outside of the public
right-of-wav. if thev can be so located and remain clearly visible from the
roadwav: otherwise. the consent of the owner of the rililit-of-wav must be
obtained and the sign(s) located therein.
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The applicant shall submit a certification to the Citv Clerk no later than seven (7)
davs prior to the hearing as to what. where. and when sign( s) were posted. Unless
the certification is received bv such date. the hearing will be canceled.
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No later than three (3) days after the noticed hearing and any continuation thereof.
sign(s) must be removed.
BÇ. Requirements Of Commission:
I. Notify Property Owners:
a. Time Of Giving Notice: The Commission shall give notice ofthe hearing, at
least fifteen (15) days prior to the hearing, by eer!ffieà first class mail to property
owners within the land being considered and to owners within three hundred feet
(300') of the external boundaries of the land being considered and any additional
area that may be impacted by said application as determined by the Zoning
Administrator.
b. Contents Of Notice: Said notice, byeer!ffieà fIrst class mail, must be deposited
with the United States Post Office at least fifteen (15) days prior to the hearing and
said notice shall contain a vicinity map ofthe property, a brief statement of the
nature of the application, the name and address of the applicant.
c. Publication Of Notice: When notice is required to two hundred (200) or more
property owners or residents, in lieu of the mail notification, notice of the
proceeding and hearing required hereby may be given by publishing the notice for
two (2) consecutive weeks in the official newspaper of the City; provided; that, the
second notice appears ten (10) days prior to the public hearing.
2. Hearing Notice And Application Summary Publication: Prior to recommending an
application, the Commission shall conduct at least one public hearing in which
interested persons shall have an opportunity to be heard. At least fifteen (15) days
prior to the hearing, notice of the time and place and a summary of the application to
be discussed shall be published in the official newspaper or paper of general
circulation within the City.
3. Submit Recommendations To Council: Within forty five (45) days from the
hearing, the Commission shall transmit its recommendation to the Council with
supportive reasons. The Commission may, however, continue the matter from
meeting to meeting if it finds that it does not have sufficient information to make a
decision. The Commission shall recommend that the application be approved,
approved with conditions or denied. The Commission shall ensure that any approval
or approval with conditions of an application shall be in accordance with the
Comprehensive Plan, this Title and State law. (Ord. 592,11-17-1992)
SECTION 2: All ordinances, resolutions, orders or parts thereof in conflict herewith are
hereby repealed, rescinded and annulled.
SECTION 3: VALIDITY: The Meridian City Council hereby declares that any
section, paragraph, sentence or word of this ordinance as adopted and amended herein be
declared for any reason to be invalid it is the intent ofthe Meridian City Council that it
would have passed all other portions of this ordinance independent of the elimination
herefrom of any portion as may be declared invalid.
SECTION 4: SAVINGS CLAUSE: TIùs ordinance does not affect an action or
proceeding commenced or right accrued before this ordinance takes effect.
SECTION 5: DATE OF EFFECT: This ordinance shall be in full force and effect
after its passage, approval and publication, according to law.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MERIDIAN, IDAHO, this
/I~{}; day of .Fe6halÆt1 ,2003.
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APP:,OVED BY THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF MERIDIAN, IDAHO, this
IÍ ~ day of ñ6rVCA/f-j ,2003,
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Attest:
STATE OF IDAHO,)
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County of Ada. )
On thisLday Of~~ ,2003, before me, the undersigned, a
Notary Public in and for said State, p sonally appeared ROBERT D. CORRIE and
WILLIAM G. BERG, JR., known to me to be the Mayor and City Clerk of the CITY of
Meridian, Idaho, and who executed the within instrument, and acknowledged to me that
the City of Meridian executed the same.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my
official seal the day and year first above written.
(SEAL)
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