§ 17.02.053. Public hearing, procedures.

The conduct of the public hearing(s) must include the following elements identified in this section.

A.

Discretionary Review. At the public hearing, the authorized hearing body shall review the application and any pertinent materials submitted with the application, and any report prepared by the Planning Director or his designee based on City staff's investigation of the application.

B.

The Applicant's Rights at Public Hearing. During any public hearing, the applicant for the application shall have the right to be represented to provide testimony and to present evidence.

C.

The Public's Rights at Public Hearing. All other persons shall have the right to comment on any relevant aspect of the application under consideration.

D.

Discretionary Action. Following the completion of testimony at a public hearing, action shall be taken to approve, conditionally approve, deny, continue, or take under advisement, the subject of the public hearing.

E.

Continuation of Public Hearing. If the action is taken to continue the item being considered or to take the matter under advisement, before adjournment or recess, the person presiding at the public hearing shall publicly announce the time and place to which the hearing will be continued. No further notice shall be required.

F.

Final Decision. The decision of the hearing body shall be considered final unless a decision is appealed. In all cases, the City Council shall represent the final authority.

(Ord. 920 §2, 9/2007)