(a) When a Planning Commission and a planning staff written report exists, copies of such report shall be available for public inspection at the office of the Clerk at least 24 hours prior to the commencement of the hearing; provided, however, the decision-making body may allow in its discretion the filing of supplemental reports which shall be made public at the commencement of the hearing.
(b) When any hearing is held, a written staff report with recommendations and the basis for such recommendations shall be filed as a part of the record of the hearing. Said report shall discuss each issue upon which a finding must be made.
(c) The recommendations and findings contained within a Planning Commission and/or a planning staff written report shall be advisory only and are not binding on the decision-making body.
(Amended by Ord. No. 10119 (N.S.), effective 2-25-11)