Article 601 — COMMON PROCEDURES
601.05: PUBLIC NOTIFICATION:
Porterville Municipal Code · 2026-09 edition · updated 2026-09-27 · 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:
The applicant, the owner, and any occupant of the subject property;
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
- 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:
- 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;
The date, time, location, and purpose of the public hearing;
The identity of the hearing body;
The names of the applicant and the owner of the property that is the subject of the application;
The location at which the complete application and project file may be viewed by the public;
A statement that any interested person or authorized agent may appear and be heard; and
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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