Public Hearing Notices

If you received a Notice of Public Hearing

A notice for a public hearing is a required notice to be sent by the City to property owners who are in the vicinity of a property where development of or changes are proposed. Such notices invite the public to participate in the decision-making process. If you received a notice of public hearing in the mail and you have questions, please contact the staff member at the number listed at the bottom of the notice.

Also, per the approved Charter amendments to Article V: Legislation that appeared on the May 3, 2022, ballot, public hearings are now required for passage of Ordinances. These notices will be published below when public hearings on proposed ordinances have been scheduled.

City Council

One (1) public hearing is scheduled for the May 11, 2023 City Council meeting:

  • Text Amendments to Land Development Code Sections 1222.04(b) Table 1222-3, 1222.05(c), 1222.05(d), 1224.01(d) Table 1224-1 and 1244.02, initiated by Planning and Zoning Commission, to update the City's regulations of inpatient and outpatient mental health and substance addiction treatment services, temporary shelters, and similar uses; and B-2 Downtown District regulations for drive-through establishments and tattoo shops.  Please click here to view the public hearing notice.

Board of Zoning Appeals

One (1) public hearing is scheduled for the March 27, 2023, Board of Zoning Appeals meeting:

  • Variance request to construct a detached garage (replacing an existing one) that is 1' from the northwest side and rear lot lines, instead of the required 10', filed by Troy and Katherine Patterson, for the property located at 645 Emerson Avenue. Please click here to view the public hearing notice.

Planning and Zoning Commission

Two (2) public hearings are scheduled for the April 12, 2023, Planning and Zoning Commission meeting:

  • Text Amendments to Land Development Code Sections 1222.04(b) Table 1222-3, 1222.05(c), 1222.05(d), 1224.01(d) Table 1224-1 and 1244.02, initiated by Planning and Zoning Commission, to update the City's regulations of inpatient and outpatient mental health and substance addiction treatment services, temporary shelters, and similar uses; and B-2 Downtown District regulations for drive-through establishments and tattoo shops.  Please click here to view the public hearing notice.
  • Conditional Use request to allow an Accessory Dwelling Unit in a detached rear accessory building 1143 North Detroit Street. Please click here to view the public hearing notice.