Public hearing requirements

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    Unless otherwise provided in the charter, bylaws, or code of a municipality, before the governing body of a municipality enacts an ordinance or a resolution that establishes a special taxing district, authorizes the issuance of bonds, or imposes ad valorem or special taxes under this part, the governing body shall:

        (1)    hold a public hearing; and

        (2)    give notice of the public hearing in a newspaper of general circulation in the municipality at least 10 days before the date of the hearing.


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