NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Posted by City Hall on Nov 14, 2019

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

BEFORE THE PLANNING COMMISSION

Proposed Zoning Code Amendment in the City of Vernonia, File No. PA 19-01

When: Planning Commission- December 12, 2019 at 7:00 pm

City Council- January 21, 2020 at 7pm

Where: Council Chambers, City of Vernonia, 1001 Bridge Street, Vernonia, OR

Why: Proposed Zoning Code Amendment to revise Chapters 9-01 and 9-11 of Title 9 to address cottage homes, street vacations and several other small code text updates.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Vernonia City Council, will conduct a public hearing on a request by the City of Vernonia to amend the Zoning Code as it relates to Chapters 9-01 and 9-11 of Title 9 to address parking in the Downtown Zone and Accessory Dwelling Unit Standards.

SAID PUBLIC HEARING will be held before the Vernonia Planning Commission on Thursday, December 12th, 2019, and tentatively before the City Council on January 21, 2020 in the Council Chambers of Vernonia City Hall, 1001 Bridge Street, Vernonia, Oregon at or after 7:00pm, at which time proponents and opponents of the proposed Zone Code Amendment will be heard.

A staff report will be available to the public at City Hall one week before the hearings, and may be copied for a nominal fee. Failure to raise an issue in a hearing, in person or by letter or failure to provide statements or evidence sufficient to afford the decision-maker an opportunity to respond to the issue precludes appeal to the board based on that issue. Public testimony is welcome, and written statements will also be received before the hearing.

The meeting location is accessible to persons with disabilities. A request for an interpreter for the hearing impaired or for other accommodations for persons with disabilities should be made at least 48 hours prior to the public hearing to Stephanie Borst at 503-429-5291 ext. 105, TTY 1- 800-735-2900 or at City Hall, 1001 Bride Street, Vernonia, OR 97064.

The City of Vernonia is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer.