Title 18 - Unified Development Ordinance

 

18.140 Applications and Procedures

18.140.100 Public Hearings

Where the consideration of an application requires a public hearing, the following provisions shall apply:

  1. A.
    The purpose of a public hearing is to allow the applicant and all other interested parties a reasonable and fair opportunity to be heard, to present evidence relevant to the application and to rebut evidence presented by others.
  2. B.
    An accurate written summary of the proceedings shall be made for all public hearings.
  3. C.
    The Governing Body, Planning Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals may adopt rules of procedure for public hearings by resolution or bylaws.
  4. D.
    If an item which is subject to a public hearing is continued or otherwise carried over to a subsequent date and the public hearing has been opened, then the public hearing shall not be deemed concluded until the date on which the hearing is formally closed. No additional notices shall be required once the public hearing is opened.

(History: Ord. ZRR-1725; ZRR-1637; ZRR-1314)

Effective on: 1/1/1901