Notwithstanding any provision of this title to the contrary:
(A) At the time of the filing of a complete and proper application with the Planning Commission, the Secretary of the Planning Commission, or the city planner for any permit, variance, amendment to this title, or rezoning, the Secretary of the Planning Commission shall determine if a public hearing is necessary and, if such a hearing is necessary, shall set the hearing in the manner prescribed by law for regularly scheduled meetings; and
(B) 1. At the time of the filing of a complete and proper appeal with the City Council or the City Clerk appealing a decision of the Planning Commission, or at any time that a public hearing by the City Council is required by law, the City Clerk shall set a public hearing in the manner prescribed by law.
2. Where a report or recommendation by the Planning Commission or any city employee is required by this title to be considered by the City Council during the public hearing, the City Clerk shall not set the public hearing until the report or recommendation is filed with the City Clerk unless the City Council directs the City Clerk to set the hearing before receiving the report or recommendation in order to expedite the setting of the hearing.
(Ord. 553, passed 8-16-2005)