Adjudicative hearings are proceedings conducted by the Planning Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals. The purpose of an adjudicative hearing is the determination of the rights of the applicant, according to the standards contained in the Zoning Code, and of whether such application should be granted based upon evidence presented at the hearing.
(a) Notice of Adjudicative Hearing.
(1) The applicant shall be notified in writing of the time and place of a hearing on the application.
(2) Public Notice by Sign. A sign shall be placed on the subject property indicating the proposed action under consideration. Such a sign shall be of such size, format, and content as specified by the Zoning Administrator and shall be visible on the subject property beginning on a date immediately following the determination by the Zoning Administrator that the application is complete, and shall remain on such property until such time as a final decision is rendered.
(b) Adjudicative Hearing Process. Adjudicative hearings shall be open to the public, but are not public hearings for the general public to present their opinions.
(c) Action by the Review Body.
(1) Regardless of any continuances of the hearing, the Planning Commission or Board of Zoning Appeals shall make a decision on the matter before it within forty-five (45) calendar days from the date that the public hearing was closed, unless an extension of time is agreed to by the applicant.
(2) The Planning Commission or Board of Zoning Appeals shall issue its decision in the form of a written Final Order in which it expressly sets forth the findings and conclusions of fact used as the basis or rationale for the decision. (Ord. 106-2020. Passed 9-21-20.)