Public hearing

Upon receipt of an appeal, or application for a variance or special use permit, the board shall schedule a public hearing thereon, within a reasonable time. Notice of such hearing shall be published in a newspaper of general circulation in the Town of Warren at least fourteen (14) days prior to the date of the public hearing and at the same time, notice of such hearing shall be mailed to the applicant, owners of land within two hundred (200) feet of the property involved, the Warren Planning Board and to other persons deemed by the board to be affected by the action on said application. The cost of notification shall be borne by the applicant. Any party may appear and be heard at the public hearing in person or by agent or attorney.