§ 31-26. Citizen participation plan.

(a)

Every application which requires a public hearing shall include a citizen participation plan which must be implemented prior to the first public hearing.

(b)

The purpose of the citizen participation plan is to:

(1)

Ensure that applicants pursue early and effective citizen participation in conjunction with their applications, giving them the opportunity to understand and try to mitigate any real or perceived impacts their application may have on the community;

(2)

Ensure that the citizens and property owners of Glendale have an adequate opportunity to learn about applications that may affect them and to work with applicants to resolve concerns at an early stage of the process; and

(3)

Facilitate ongoing communication between the applicant, interested citizens and property owners, city staff, and elected officials throughout the application review process.

(c)

The citizen participation plan is not intended to produce complete consensus on all applications, but to encourage applicants to be good neighbors and to allow for informed decision making.

(d)

At a minimum the citizen participation plan shall include the following information:

(1)

Which residents, property owners, interested parties, political jurisdictions and public agencies may be affected by the application;

(2)

How those interested in and potentially affected by an application will be notified that an application has been made;

(3)

How those interested and potentially affected parties will be informed of the substance of the change, amendment, or development proposed by the application;

(4)

How those affected or otherwise interested will be provided an opportunity to discuss the applicant's proposal with the applicant and express any concerns, issues, or problems they may have with the proposal in advance of the public hearing;

(5)

The applicant's schedule for completion of the citizen participation plan;

(6)

How the applicant will keep the planning department informed on the status of their citizen participation efforts.

(e)

The level of citizen interest and area of involvement will vary depending on the nature of the application and the location of the site. The target area for early notification will be determined by the applicant after consultation with the planning department. At a minimum, the target area shall include the following:

(1)

Property owners within the public hearing notice area required by other sections of the ordinance codified in this section;

(2)

The head of any homeowners association or registered neighborhood within the public notice area required by other section of the ordinance codified in this section;

(3)

Other interested parties who have requested that they be placed on the interested parties notification list maintained by the planning department.

(f)

These requirements apply in addition to any notice provisions required elsewhere in the ordinance codified in this section.

(g)

The applicant may submit a citizen participation plan and begin implementation prior to formal application at their discretion. This shall not occur until after the required preapplication meeting and consultation with the planning department staff.

(Ord. No. 1952, § 8, 7-22-97)