(a) All hearings shall proceed as in a trial of a civil action with the License Section having the burden of going forward. The License Section shall be limited to evidence relating to the reasons set forth in its order unless the Board of Licensing Appeals determines that justice to the citizens of the City requires other evidence to be admitted.
(b) In all hearings, the Board of Licensing Appeals shall not be strictly bound by the rules of evidence.
(c) All testimony shall be given under oath, to be administered by an officer authorized to administer oaths, and shall be recorded by a stenographer at a cost to the License Section.
(d) All parties shall have the right to appear and be heard in person, or by legal counsel, to present their case.
(e) All parties shall have the right to:
(1) Offer and examine witnesses and present evidence in support of their case; and
(2) Cross-examine adverse witnesses and offer evidence to refute evidence offered in opposition; and
(3) Proffer evidence into the record if its admission has been denied.
(Ord. 2022-75. Passed 9-12-22.)