Before adopting, amending, or repealing any ordinance or development regulation, the Board of Commissioners shall hold a legislative hearing. Notice procedures for a legislative hearing according to the procedures of Section 22-72 of this ordinance shall be implemented. Upon conclusion of the legislative hearing, the Board may choose to act on the proposed regulation or amendment, may choose to revise the proposed regulation or amendment based on citizen comment or Board discussion, may refer the item to County staff or Planning Board for further consideration, or may choose to take no action on the proposed regulation or amendment. Failure to take no action on the proposed regulation or amendment shall be deemed a denial of the proposed regulation or amendment unless stated otherwise by the Board of Commissioners. A statement of consistency and a statement of reasonableness shall be issued by the Board at the time of action on the item. A written account of any action by the Board of Commissioners shall be delivered by the Planning Director to the applicant and any party that has requested such information.
(Ord. passed 6-21-2021)