An appeal shall be heard within 30 days from the time of filing unless the appeal is withdrawn. If amended to the degree that the appeal is different from its description in the public notice, the appeal shall then be heard within 30 days of the filing of the amendment. Appeals shall be heard in order of receipt of application; amended appeals according to the date of amendment.

(Zoning Ord. 2019, app. B, § 9.1, 6-24-2019)

(a)

The order of the hearing shall be:

(1)

Statement of case by chairman.

(2)

Supporting arguments by applicant or his agent.

(3)

Supporting arguments by person at hearing.

(4)

Opposing arguments by persons at hearing.

(5)

Rebuttal by supporters other than applicant.

(6)

Rebuttal by applicant or agent.

(b)

The chairman may establish appropriate time limits for the arguments which shall be equal for both sides. The chairman may request that representatives be selected to speak for each side.

(Zoning Ord. 2019, app. B, § 9.2, 6-24-2019)

Where there is a substantial change in facts, evidence or conditions, the board may accept an application for rehearing. Any matter not previously reheard by the board may be heard again on a motion adopted by unanimous vote of all members.

(Zoning Ord. 2019, app. B, § 9.3, 6-24-2019)

(a)

Final decisions shall be made by resolution within 30 calendar days of the last public hearing at which the appeal was considered. A concurring vote of four members of the board shall be necessary to reverse any order, requirement, decision, or determination of the properly designated administrative official.

(b)

Findings of the board shall be noted in the resolution and in the minutes. Any conditions, safeguards or time limitations prescribed by the board shall be included in the resolution. Notations concerning the decision shall be placed on the application. The original application and resolution shall remain in the files of the board. One copy of the application and resolution shall be returned to the applicant within five days of the decision.

(Zoning Ord. 2019, app. B, § 9.4, 6-24-2019)