(A) Hearings procedures. The order of procedures for hearings on legislative land use matters shall be:
(1) Call for abstentions. Inquire whether any member of the Council wishes to abstain from participation in the hearing. Any member announcing an abstention shall identify the reason therefor and shall not participate in the proceedings.
(2) Staff summary. Staff shall present a statement of the applicable criteria, and a summary and recommendation concerning the proposal.
(3) Presentation of the case.
(a) Proponent's case. Twenty minutes total.
(b) Persons in favor. Five minutes per person.
(c) Persons opposed. Five minutes per person.
(d) Other interested persons. Five minutes per person.
(4) Close of hearing. No further information shall be received after the close of the hearing, except for responses to specific questions directed to staff.
(5) Deliberations. Deliberations shall immediately follow the hearing. The Council may delay deliberations to a subsequent time certain.
(6) Reopening hearing. Prior to second reading of an ordinance relating to a legislative land use matter, and upon majority vote of the Council, a hearing may be reopened to receive additional testimony, evidence or argument. The same notice requirements shall be met for the reopened hearing as were required for the original hearing.