Expanding public notice of development hearings
Summary
Currently only property owners within 300 feet get mailed notice of a development hearing — renters and nearby neighbors often find out too late. Commissioners appear to be converging on a 500-foot radius, notifying occupants as well as owners, on-site signs paid for by applicants, and dropping the newspaper ad in favor of public postings. Staff will bring back code options in the comprehensive update.
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Last discussed Feb 12, 2026.
Impact analysis
A bigger radius and signs would raise mailing and processing costs, likely charged to applicants; dropping the newspaper ad could save taxpayer money.
Renters and neighbors who've been blindsided by projects next door would finally get a heads-up and a chance to speak.
Developers would shoulder new sign and notice costs, and the greater complexity could delay hearings if notices are done wrong.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Regular Meeting - Feb 12, 2026
Currently only property owners within 300 feet get mailed notice of a development hearing — renters and nearby neighbors often find out too late. Commissioners appear to be converging on a 500-foot radius, notifying occupants as well as owners, on-site signs paid for by applicants, and dropping the newspaper ad in favor of public postings. Staff will bring back code options in the comprehensive update.
Regular Meeting - Jan 8, 2026
Commissioners want neighbors actually living near projects — not just property owners — to get notified. Staff is researching other cities' practices and will bring findings back, including occupancy-address notification.
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