§ 5-603. Minor variances.

(a) Notice of application required.

Notice of an application for a minor variance must be given by posting in a conspicuous place on the subject property.

(b) Contents of notice.

The notice must include:

(1) the purpose of the application;

(2) the address of the subject property or a drawing or description of the boundaries of the area affected by the proposed rezoning;

(3) the name of the applicant; and

(4) where, how, and by when any objections must be filed.

(1) The number and manner of posting is as follows:

(i) for a property with more than 1 street frontage, at least 1 sign must be visible from each street frontage;

(ii) each sign must be posted at a prominent location, near the sidewalk or public right-of-way, so that it is visible to passing pedestrians and motorists;

(iii) a window-mounted sign must be mounted inside the window glass and placed so that it is clearly visible to passing pedestrians and motorists; and

(iv) each sign must be at least 3 feet by 4 feet in size.

(2) Nothing in this subtitle prevents the voluntary posting of more notices than required by this subtitle.

(d) Timing of notice.

The posted notice must be:

(1) posted at least 10 days before the Zoning Administrator makes a decision on the application; and

(2) removed within 48 hours after a written decision is issued.