When neither the applicant, public members in attendance, nor the city staff have further evidence to produce, or when, in the opinion of a majority of the Council or of the presiding officer with the consent of the Council, sufficient evidence has been presented, the presiding officer shall order the public hearing closed, at which time no further evidence, either oral or written, will be accepted by the Council; provided, however, that this rule may be relaxed by the presiding officer or a majority of the Council through the presiding officer where it appears that good cause exists to hear further evidence concerning the matter which is the subject of the public hearing.
(Ord. 1205, passed 11-6-96)