§ 23-4.1. Public notices and comment.

(a) Website notice.

(1) When an application for a waiver is submitted, the Department shall prepare and post on its website, available for download, a public notice of the application.

(2) The public notice shall include:

(i) the applicant's name and address;

(ii) a description of the location and nature of the activity for which the application is made;

(iii) the name, address, and telephone number of the office within the Department from which persons may obtain information about the application;

(iv) a statement that any further notices about actions on the application will be posted on the Department's website;

(v) a description of how persons may submit information or comments about the application; and

(vi) the date when the public comment period closes, not to exceed 30 days, and by which information or comments must be received by the Department.

(b) Mail and email notices.

The Department also shall mail or email public notices to:

(1) all contiguous property owners;

(2) the City Councilmember in whose district the property is located; and

(3) persons who have submitted information or comments about the application.

(c) Comments.

Comments on an application must be submitted in writing to the Department before the close of the public comment period, as specified in the public notice.