PURPOSE

1. To provide an opportunity for the public to review and comment on project applications, revisions, appeals, and/ or proposed zoning text or map amendments.

APPLICABILITY

1. Table 7.1 Required Notice & Public Hearing summarizes which types of applications require a public hearing. If an application is not listed, no public hearing is required.

ACCESS TO DOCUMENTS

1. Physical copies of application information, plans, and other related correspondence are available to inspect during normal [NAME OF TOWN / CITY] office business hours. Copies of materials may be requested by any party, subject to payment of a reasonable fee to cover the cost of such copies.

CONDUCT OF THE PUBLIC HEARING

1. The public hearing will be conducted in accordance with any and all applicable requirements of this Code and any adopted rules and regulations of the Permitting Authority conducting the hearing.

CONTINUANCE

1. Upon mutual agreement by the applicant and the Permitting Authority, the following procedural requirements may be extended:
   1. The time limit required for commencement of a public hearing;
   2. The time limit required to make a decision.
2. Mutual agreement of extended time limits will be recorded in writing.