§ 331-146. Notice of hearing., Article XVII. Amendments, Chapter 331. Zoning, Part II. General Legislation, Code of Ordinances, New Rochelle

Notice of the public hearing shall be published on at least three different dates in the City's official newspaper, the first insertion to be not less than 10 nor more than 30 days prior to the date of the hearing. For proposed amendments to the Zoning Map, at least one week prior to the public hearing, a notice of such hearing and a brief description of the proposed change shall be mailed to all owners of property, as shown by the tax assessment roll, within 250 feet of any land which would be affected by such change. A copy of such notice, with proof of such mailing, together with proof of notice in the official newspaper, shall be filed in the City Clerk's office on or before the date of the public hearing.

In addition, a petitioner other than the City Council, shall post a sign on the property proposed for rezoning on or before 15 days prior to the first date of public hearing and shall remove such sign within two days following such hearing. The sign shall be obtained from the Department of Development and shall be at least 30 inches by 20 inches, consist of sturdy and serviceable material containing a white background with black letters and shall be placed in a location plainly visible from the most commonly traveled street upon which the property fronts, but in no case more than 20 feet back from the front lot line. Such sign shall be not more than three feet above the ground and shall read as follows, in legible lettering at least two inches high:

[Amended 7-16-2002 by Ord. No. 139-2002]

"THIS SITE IS PROPOSED TO BE REZONED AS FOLLOWS: (DESCRIBE PROPOSED REZONING ACTION). THIS MATTER IS SUBJECT TO A PUBLIC HEARING AT CITY HALL ON (GIVE DATE AND TIME)."

Prior to the first public hearing on the petition, the petitioner shall submit a notarized statement to the City Clerk certifying full compliance with the requirements set forth above.