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Series 600 — ADMINISTRATION AND PERMITS›Article 601 — COMMON PROCEDURES

601.05: PUBLIC NOTIFICATION:

Porterville Zoning Code · 2026-07 edition · updated 2026-07-09 · Porterville

Whenever the provisions of this series require public notice, notification shall be provided in compliance with the requirements of state law and as follows:

A. Mailed Notice: At least ten (10) days before the date of the public hearing, the zoning administrator shall provide notice by first class mail delivery to:

  1. The applicant, the owner, and any occupant of the subject property;

  2. All property owners of record within a three hundred foot (300') radius of the subject property as shown on the latest available assessment roll; and

  3. Any person or group who has filed a written request for notice regarding the specific application.

B. Newspaper Notice: At least ten (10) days before the date of the public hearing, the zoning administrator shall provide notice by at least one publication in a newspaper of general circulation published in the city.

C. Alternate Method For Large Mailings: If the number of owners to whom notice would be mailed or delivered is greater than one thousand (1,000), instead of mailed notice, the zoning administrator may provide notice by placing a display advertisement of at least one-eighth ([1] /8) page in at least one newspaper of general circulation at least ten (10) days prior to the hearing.

  • D. Contents Of Notice: The notice shall include the following information:

  1. A general description of the proposed project or action and the location of the real property, if any, that is the subject of the application;

  2. The date, time, location, and purpose of the public hearing;

  3. The identity of the hearing body;

  4. The names of the applicant and the owner of the property that is the subject of the application;

  5. The location at which the complete application and project file may be viewed by the public;

  6. A statement that any interested person or authorized agent may appear and be heard; and

  7. A statement describing where to submit written comments.

  • E. Failure To Notify Individual Properties: The validity of the proceedings shall not be affected by the failure of any property owner, resident or interested party to receive such mailed notice.

F. Continuance Of Public Hearing: The body conducting the public hearing may by motion continue the public hearing, even in the absence of a quorum, to a fixed date, time and place, and no further notice shall be required as prescribed by law. (Ord. 1801, 12-3-2013)

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Porterville Zoning Code
  1. Series 100 — INTRODUCTORY PROVISIONS
  2. Series 200 — BASE DISTRICTS
  3. Series 300 — ADDITIONAL USE AND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS
  4. Series 400 — LAND DIVISIONS
  5. Series 500 — OVERLAY DISTRICTS
  6. ▸ Series 600 — ADMINISTRATION AND PERMITS
    Overview
    1. Article 600 — PLANNING AGENCY
    2. ▸ Article 601 — COMMON PROCEDURES
      Overview
      1. 601.01: PURPOSE:
      2. 601.02: APPLICATION FORMS AND FEES:
      3. 601.03: PROJECT REVIEW:
      4. 601.04: REVIEW OF APPLICATIONS:
      5. 601.05: PUBLIC NOTIFICATION:
      6. 601.06: SCOPE OF APPROVALS:
      7. 601.07: EFFECTIVE DATES:
      8. 601.08: EXPIRATION AND EXTENSION:
      9. 601.09: MODIFICATION OF APPROVALS; CHANGED PLANS:
      10. 601.10: REVOCATION OR MODIFICATION OF APPROVALS:
      11. 601.11: APPEALS:
    3. Article 602 — ZONING CONFORMANCE REVIEW
    4. Article 603 — HILLSIDE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT
    5. Article 604 — CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS
    6. Article 605 — TEMPORARY USE PERMITS
    7. Article 606 — VARIANCES
    8. Article 607 — AMENDMENTS TO GENERAL PLAN
    9. Article 608 — AMENDMENTS TO ZONING MAP AND TEXT
    10. Article 609 — DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENTS
    11. Article 610 — ADJUSTMENTS
    12. Article 611 — ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
    13. Article 612 — APPEALS
    14. Article 613 — ENFORCEMENT
  7. Series 700 — GENERAL TERMS

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