The board of councilmen shall consider all evidence presented to the planning commission at the original hearing, including oral and written testimony, and any recommendations and findings of the planning commission as shown by the official record and may affirm, modify or reverse the decision of the planning commission or administrative officer. In reviewing a decision on an appeal, the governing body will be guided by the statement of purpose underlying the regulation of the improvement of land expressed in Nevada Revised Statutes 278.020. Decisions of the board of councilmen shall be considered the final decision for the purpose of judicial review. (Ord. 194, 10-23-2001)