A.
This Legislature hereby finds and determines that there have been incidents in which vacant County land has been used in a manner that dramatically changes its condition, without adequate notice to neighboring residents.
B.
This Legislature also finds and determines that such surprise changes in the use of vacant County land can be very disruptive to the aesthetics and quality of life of local communities.
C.
Therefore, the purpose of this article is to impose a requirement that any property owner within 200 feet of a proposed change in use, on vacant County land, shall receive at least 15 days' public notice.
