(a) The Zoning Hearing Board shall keep a stenographic record of the proceedings and a transcript of the proceedings and copies of graphic or written material received in evidence shall be available to any party at cost. The appearance fee for a stenographer shall be shared equally by the applicant and the Board. The cost of the original transcript shall be paid by the Board if the transcript is ordered by the Board or hearing officer or shall be paid by the person appealing from the decision of the Board if such appeal is made, and in either event the cost of additional copies shall be paid by the person requesting such copy or copies. In other cases the party requesting the original transcript shall bear the cost thereof.
(Ord. 2843. Passed 11-20-89.)
(b) The Board shall keep full public records of its business and shall submit a report of its activities to Council once a year.
(c) The Board shall render a written decision, or, when no decision is called for, make written findings on the application within forty-five days after the last hearing before the Board. Each decision shall be accompanied by findings of fact and conclusions based thereon, together with the reasons therefor.
(Ord. 2717. Passed 2-10-86.)