3.24.040 City manager investigation and recommendation.
A. Following an investigation of a claim, the City Manager shall forward a recommendation to the city council that the claim be:
1. Denied;
2. Investigated further;
3. Declared valid, and waive or modify the land use regulation, or compensate the claimant upon completion of an appraisal; or
4. Evaluated with the expectation of the city acquiring the property by condemnation.
B. Prior to making the recommendation in subsection A above, the City Manager shall mail notice of the claim to the owner and to all owners of record of property within at least 400 feet of the subject property, as listed on the most recent property tax assessment roll. Additional mailed notice shall be provided to persons requesting notice and to the Department of Land Conservation and Development, Oregon Department of Justice, and such others as the city may designate by Council resolution. The notice shall also be published in the Hood River News at least once prior to the public hearing.
C. The City Manager’s notice under subsection B shall:
1. State the basis of the claim, the amount of compensation sought and the regulation that causes the compensation to be alleged to be due.
2. Identify the property by street address or other easily understood reference.
3. State that affected property owners may provide written comments on the claim, and provide the date written comments are due and the date, time and location of the hearing. Include a general explanation of the requirements for submission of written comments, testimony, and evidence.
4. Identify the city representative and telephone number to contact and obtain additional information.
5. State that a copy of the claim and supporting documents submitted by the owner are available for inspection at no cost, and that copies will be provided at a reasonable cost.
6. The notice shall include the date, time, and location of the public hearing and state that only affected property owners may submit written comments or testimony or participate in the hearing.