1. Approach. The applicant is encouraged to utilize various methods for soliciting neighborhood input and to offer multiple opportunities for input during the review process. The applicant shall hold at least one neighborhood meeting prior to public hearing for all major projects. The meeting shall be open to the public and the applicant’s representatives shall be available to respond to comments and questions from the public.

2. Location. The applicant shall arrange a suitable location to host the meeting, whether on site or in close proximity to the project site. If it is anticipated that there will be heavy community feedback regarding the project, the applicant may not be able to accommodate the meeting in the immediate project vicinity due to the size of available space. In this case the applicant shall select a convenient location to the maximum extent possible.

3. Written Notice. Written notice of the neighborhood meeting shall be provided to all property owners and occupants within the applicable noticing radius in accordance with provision (C) of this section at least 10 days prior to the neighborhood meeting.

4. Timing. The applicant is encouraged to solicit neighborhood input early in the application process to ensure meaningful engagement and the opportunity to respond to input regarding the project design. The neighborhood meeting shall be held before the project is scheduled for public hearing. Additionally, for larger projects, the applicant is encouraged to conduct neighborhood outreach multiple times during the design process.

5. Summary. A copy of the public notice sent to neighbors shall also be sent to the Community Development Department to the attention of the assigned project planner. Prior to the public hearing on the project application, the applicant shall provide staff a written summary of all neighborhood outreach efforts, including date, time, place, attendance, and topics of primary interest to the attendees.

1. Height. The sign height shall not exceed six feet.

2. Size. The size of the sign shall comply with the following requirements:

3. Number of Signs. One sign shall be displayed on each public street frontage of the project site.

4. Placement. The signs shall be placed in a position most visible to the public. On a corner parcel the sign(s) shall not be located in the vision triangle as defined in Chapter 28.

Signs shall be set back at least five feet inside the project site property line for those project sites within residential zoning districts and at least one foot inside the property line for commercial, mixed use, business park, and industrial zoning districts. For properties located in other zones, including planned unit development or planned community district, the sign placement shall comply with the minimum setback for a similar type zone. For properties subject to a zero front setback or full lot coverage (such as properties in MU2 zoning districts), the required sign may be posted in the front storefront window or be affixed to the front of the building.

5. Content. Content of the on-site posting shall be in accordance with provision (D) of this section. The date, time, place of the hearing, and the name of the reviewing authority shall be presented in a font that is at least three times the size of the font used for other information on the sign.

6. Verification. On or before the required date of on-site posting, the applicant shall submit a signed affidavit verifying installation of the required signage.

7. Removal. The sign(s) shall be removed within 15 days of final decision of the reviewing authority on the application(s) or withdrawal of the application.

8. The on-site sign posting requirements pursuant to this provision are in addition to and do not supplant other applicable noticing requirements specified in this Zoning Ordinance or state law.

1. All projects requiring mailed notices shall also be sent to any person or group who has filed a written request with the Director for notice regarding project applications.

2. If the number of owners/occupants otherwise entitled to mailed notice pursuant to these provisions is greater than 1,000, in lieu of mailed notice, the applicant may provide notice by placing a display advertisement of at least one-eighth page in the Argus Courier at least 10 days prior to the public meeting or hearing.

3. Content of the mailed notices shall be in accordance with provision (D) of this section.

1. The date, time, and place of the hearing and the name of the reviewing authority.

2. The project name and address, name of the project applicant, the City’s file number assigned to the application, the requested entitlements, and a general project description.

3. A statement regarding compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the applicable level of environmental review, and whether the reviewing authority will also consider an environmental document (i.e., a negative declaration, mitigated negative declaration, or environmental impact report).

4. Project planner and contact information to permit interested persons to obtain additional information.

5. A brief description of the City’s procedure for submission of public comments.