7-1-4129. Mail notice. (1) Unless otherwise specifically provided, when a municipality is required to give notice of a hearing or other official act by mail, the requirement may be met by:

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(a)deposit of the notice properly addressed in the United States mail with postage paid at the first-class rate;

(b)sending the notice by certified mail rather than first class; or

(c)mailing the notice at the bulk rate instead of first class when notice is to be given by mail to 200 or more electors or residents of a municipality.

(2)The notice shall contain:

(a)the date, time, and place at which the hearing or other action will be taken;

(b)a brief statement of the action to be taken;

(c)the address and telephone number of the person who can be contacted for further information on the action to be taken; and

(d)any other information required by the specific section requiring mail notice.

(3)When notice by mail is required, the requirement shall apply only to persons whose addresses are known.