(a) The following requirements shall be observed in the reporting of decisions of the Board.
(1) The Board or the hearing officer, as the case may be, shall render a written decision or, when no decision is called for, make written findings on the application within 45 days after the last hearing before the Board or hearing officer, subject to the requirements of the Planning Code. Where the Board has power to render a decision and the Board or the hearing officer, as the case may be, fails to render the same within the period required by the Planning Code or fails to hold the required hearing within 60 days from the date of the applicant’s request for a hearing, the decision shall be deemed to have been rendered in favor of the applicant unless the applicant has agreed in writing to an extension of time.
(2) A copy of the final decision, where such decision is called for, shall be delivered to the applicant personally or mailed to him or her not later than the day following its decision date. To all other persons who have filed their names and addresses with the Board not later than the last day of the hearing, the Board shall provide by mail or otherwise, a brief notice of the decision or findings and a statement of the place at which the full decision or findings may be examined.
(b) The decision of the Board shall include the following elements:
(1) Findings of fact, including a brief summary of relevant testimony and information entered during the proceedings of the Board;
(2) Citation by quotation or by reference to the specific sections of the local ordinances and/or this title, which are relevant to the case in question;
(3) Conclusions of the Board, enumerating the reasons why such conclusions are deemed appropriate in light of the facts found; and
(4) Ruling of the Board, indicating in writing any stipulations or conditions attached to the ruling.
(Ord. 896, passed 12-21-2011)