Public Notice Signs

Posting and maintaining Public Notice Signs for all applications is the applicant’s responsibility.

Posting requirements by sign type:

>> Variance
>> Special Exception
>> Nonconforming Use
>> Rezoning
>> Critical Area Reclassification/Declassification
>> Sketch Subdivision
>> Growth Allocation
>> Modifications to Stormwater Management
>> Buffer Modification Map Amendment

“Signs shall be erected not more than 10 feet from each boundary of the property that abuts a public road and not more than 10 feet from each boundary of the property that abuts a body of water; except when greater distances are required to enhance visibility. If the property does not abut a public road, the signs shall be posted where they can be readily seen by the public.”

The following are examples of signs and posting specifications:

The sign(s) for the Variance & Special Exception shall be posted not less than 14 DAYS PRIOR to the date of the HEARING. The sign(s) must remain posted until the date of the public hearing. FAILURE to post your sign(s) may postpone your HEARING

The sign(s) for Nonconforming Uses shall be posted  on the property and maintained by the applicant for a period of 14 days after filing an application to register a nonconforming use.

The sign(s) for Rezoning & Critical Area Reclassifications/Declassification shall be posted not less than 30 DAYS PRIOR to the date of the HEARING. The sign(s) must remain posted until the date of the public hearing. FAILURE to post your sign(s) may postpone your HEARING.

Within seven (7) working days after an applications for Sketch Subdivision plans and applications for Growth Allocation, and Buffer Modification Map Amendments the applicant shall post the property with signs and  submit a certification with readable photographic evidence to verify the placements of the signs

Signs for Modifications to the Stormwater Management shall be posted at least 30 days prior to the date of the meeting.