Each notice of hearing upon an application for site plan review,
a special use permit, or for the review of a variance application
upon an appeal to the Zoning Board of Appeals, or any other public
hearing, shall be published once in the official newspaper of the
Town at least five days prior to the date of the hearing. In addition,
at least 10 days prior to the date of the hearing, notices shall be
mailed to the applicant and to all owners of property within 250 feet
of the exterior boundary of the property for which the application
is being made, as may be determined by the latest assessment records
of the Town.
The original or a certified copy of all decisions, approvals,
rulings and findings of any board under this chapter, and of all permits
and certificates issued under this chapter, shall be promptly furnished
by the Code Enforcement Officer to the Town Clerk and retained as
a permanent Town public record.
The Planning Board and Zoning Board of Appeals shall have the
authority to call upon any department, agency or employee of the Town
for such assistance as shall be deemed necessary and as shall be authorized
by the Town Board. Such department, agency or employee may be reimbursed
for any expenses incurred as a result of such assistance. The Planning
Board and Zoning Board of Appeals shall have the power and authority
to employ experts, clerks and a secretary and to pay for their services,
and to provide for such other expenses as may be necessary and proper,
not exceeding the appropriation that may be made therefor by the Town
Board.