Public hearing to consider land use assumptions; notice of hearing

1. A local government which wishes to impose an impact fee must set a time at least 20 days thereafter and place for a public hearing to consider the land use assumptions within the designated service area which will be used to develop the capital improvements plan. 2. The notice must be given: (a) By publication of a copy of the notice at least once a week for 2 weeks in a newspaper of general circulation in the jurisdiction of the local government. (b) By posting a copy of the notice at the principal office of the local government and at least three other separate, prominent places within the jurisdiction of the local government. (c) Insofar as practicable, by providing copies of the notice to chambers of commerce and trade associations whose members are owners and officers of businesses that are likely to be affected by the proposed impact fee. 3. Proof of publication must be by affidavit of the publisher. 4. Proof of posting must be by affidavit of the clerk or any deputy posting the notice. 5. The notice must contain: (a) The time, date and location of the hearing; (b) A statement that the purpose of the hearing is to consider the land use assumptions which will be used to develop a capital improvements plan for which an impact fee may be imposed; (c) A map of the service area to which the land assumptions apply; and (d) A statement that any person may appear at the hearing and present evidence for or against the land use assumptions.