(a)

Before making a decision on an appeal or an application for a variance, the L.P.A. shall hold a hearing on the appeal application.

(b)

Before making a decision on a conditional use, development or special exception permit, the L.P.A. shall hold a hearing on the application.

(c)

The hearing shall be open to the public.

(d)

The L.P.A. may place reasonable and equitable limitations on the presentation of evidence and arguments.

(e)

The L.P.A. may continue the hearing until a subsequent meeting to take additional information. No further notice need be published unless a period of six weeks or more elapses between hearing dates.

The administrator shall give notice of any hearing required by Section 17-73 as follows:

(a)

Notice shall be given to the applicant and any other person who makes a written request for such notice by mailing to such persons a written notice at least ten days before the hearing.

(b)

Notices shall also be posted at City Hall at least ten days before the hearing.

(c)

Notice shall also be given by prominently posting at least two signs on the property that is the subject of the proposed action. Such signs shall be posted at least ten days before the hearing on all road frontages and intersections adjacent to the subject property.

(d)

The notices required in this section shall state the date, time and place of the hearing; reasonably identify the lot that is the subject of the application or-appeal; and give a brief description of the action requested or proposed.

In response to questions or comments by persons appearing at the hearing or to suggestions or recommendations by the. L.P.A., the applicant may agree to modify his application, including plans and specifications submitted.

(a)

A tape recording shall be made of all hearings required by Section 17-73 and such recordings shall be kept for at least two years. Accurate minutes shall also be kept of all such proceedings, but a transcript need not be made.

(b)

Whenever practicable, all documentary evidence presented at a hearing, as well as other physical evidence, shall be made a part of the record of the proceedings and shall be kept by the city for at least two years.