A. After a hearing is closed, the hearing examiner shall prepare a written document (hereinafter referred to as "findings of fact and decision") which shall include: 1) a brief description of the application; 2) a summary of testimony received; 3) the ordinance and standards used in evaluating the application; 4) a finding as to the adequacy of notice; 5) findings of fact; 6) conclusions of law; 7) decision; 8) conditions of approval; and 9) the actions, if any, that the applicant could take to obtain a permit.
B. The findings of fact and decision as prepared by the hearing examiner shall be signed and filed with the Administrator and shall be available to the applicant and the public no more than fourteen (14) days after the close of the hearing. (Ord. 97-4, 10-20-1997)