Hapeville City Zoning Code

(a)

The provisions of this section shall apply to public hearings by the mayor and council on all petitions for amendments under this article.

(b)

The governing, calling, and conducting of hearings shall be accomplished in accordance with the following policies and procedures:

(1)

If any person desires a stenographic record of the proceedings, such person shall make arrangements for and bear the costs of such.

(2)

The presiding officer of the hearing body shall indicate that a public hearing has been called for the consideration of zoning decisions. Thereupon, the hearing body shall consider each application on an individual basis.

(3)

When an application comes up for review, the presiding officer shall ask those persons who wish to present data, evidence, and opinions both in favor or against the application to identify themselves. The presiding officer shall notify the persons described above that each side shall have a minimum of ten minutes to present data, evidence, and opinion. Additional and equal time may be allowed in the discretion of the presiding officer. However, such time should not exceed 30 minutes per side unless the presiding officer determines a greater amount of time is necessary. The presiding may ask those with concurring view point to elect a spokesperson.

(4)

After the comments and concerns of the public have been heard, the hearing body may thereupon request a report from officers or agents of the city.

(5)

The applicant may reserve some part of their time for rebuttal. However, in no case shall the applicant be granted more time than those in opposition.

(6)

After the above procedures have been completed, the presiding officer will indicate that the public hearing is formally closed.

(7)

After the public hearing is closed, the hearing body may either vote upon the proposed change or may delay their vote to a subsequent meeting, provided that notice of the time, date, and location when such zoning decision is to be announced at the meeting during which the public hearing is held.

(c)

Procedural guidelines shall be available for distribution to the general public.

(Code 1981, § 8-5-265; Ord. No. 97-05, § 1, 7-8-1997; Ord. No. 2005-05, §§ 1, 2(8-5-265), 4-5-2005; Ord. No. 2023-07, § 7, 7-18-2023)