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In matters brought before the Commission for public hearing which were initiated by an applicant, the applicant, his or her agent or attorney shall be heard first, members of the public next, and staff next. The applicant shall have the right to reply last. No person may speak for more than five (5) minutes without consent of the Commission. No person speaking at a public hearing shall be subject to cross-examination. All questions shall be posed by members of the Commission. In matters not initiated by an applicant, members of the public shall speak in the order in which requests were received, or in an order as the Commission shall determine.
(Ord. passed 2-22-1999)
RECORDS
(A) The secretary shall record all meetings and hearings of the Commission on tape which shall be preserved until final action is taken on all matters presented.
(B) The secretary shall prepare minutes of each meeting for approval by the Commission at the next regular meeting.
(C) Minutes shall be maintained as public records.
(Ord. passed 2-22-1999)
The minutes shall show the members in attendance at each meeting and the reason for absence submitted by any member. The Commission shall recommend to the governing body the removal for cause of any member who is absent from three (3) consecutive meetings without adequate reason.
(Ord. passed 2-22-1999)
REVIEW PROCEDURE
Proposed zoning text and district amendments shall be considered and recommendations shall be forwarded to the governing body within 30 days after receipt of the proposed amendments, unless additional time is given by the governing body. When so authorized, the Planning Commission shall conduct any required public hearing prior to making a recommendation.
(Ord. passed 2-22-1999)
(A) Plats submitted for review pursuant to land development regulations shall be reviewed by designated staff members who may approve for recording plats of existing lots of record, minor subdivisions of land which meet all zoning requirements, and subdivisions which are exempt from regulation pursuant to S.C. Code § 6-29-1110(2). The Commission shall be informed in writing of all staff approvals at the next regular meeting, and a public record of the actions shall be maintained. All other plats shall be subject to review and approval by the Commission.
(B) Note: This process may be included in the land development ordinance provisions.
(Ord. passed 2-22-1999)
All zoning and land development regulation amendments shall be reviewed first for conformity with the comprehensive plan. Conflicts with the comprehensive plan shall be noted in any report to the governing body on a proposed amendment. The elements of the comprehensive plan shall be reviewed and updated on a schedule adopted by the Commission meeting the requirements of S.C. Code § 6-29-510(E).
(Ord. passed 2-22-1999)
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