(A) The chairman (or acting chairman) of the zoning board shall announce the public hearing on the special use.
(B) A summary of the special use shall be provided to the zoning board and the public by the chairman of the zoning board or his designee, which shall include whether proof of publication of the notice for the hearing has been provided and a brief description of both the property and the requested special use.
(C) The applicant for the special use shall then be permitted to describe the requested special use and provide any evidence, including testimony of witnesses, to support the special use permit request.
(D) At the conclusion of the presentation of the special use request by the applicant, the chairman shall allow public comment, including evidence and testimony from any opposition to the special use request. Furthermore, any parties opposing the special use request shall be allowed to cross examine any testimony provided by the applicant, and the applicant may likewise cross examine any testimony provided by the opposing party. The chairman may limit opposing parties to one or more representatives during the hearing when appropriate for the proper and efficient conduct of the meeting.
(E) During the presentation of evidence and comment in support of or against the special use request, the chairman may allow zoning board members to also ask questions or make comment as the chairman determines to be appropriate.
(F) At the conclusion of the presentation of evidence and comment in support of or against the special use request, the chairman shall allow the zoning board to further discuss and deliberate on the decision to recommend approval or disapproval of the special use request.
(G) The chairman, or the acting chairman, of the zoning board shall administer oaths to all witnesses testifying at the hearing and may compel attendance of witnesses at the hearing.
(H) The zoning board may, by majority vote, postpone or adjourn from time to time any public hearing on the special use application. In the event of such postponement or adjournment, further publication of such action need not be made. Furthermore, if the zoning board does postpone or adjourn the public hearing, no additional costs shall be assessed against the applicant or other interested party for any subsequent meetings. (Ord. 2004-16, 9-7-2004)