§ 27-205. Decision making.

(a)

Action. Acting bodies shall hold regularly scheduled public hearings to receive and review public input on those items required by this Code. Decisions and/or recommendations should be rendered in a timely manner, based upon the specific requirements of these regulations and following considerations:

(1)

Conformance with these regulations, the comprehensive plan, and other adopted plans, design guidelines and policies;

(2)

Recommendations of staff and recommending bodies;

(3)

Input of reviewing agencies and departments;

(4)

Public comment and testimony received at the hearing; and

(5)

Effects of the proposal on the neighborhood, area, and community-at-large.

(b)

Authority to condition development approvals. After review of the application, other pertinent information or documents, and any evidence made part of the public record, the recommending and decision-making bodies may impose conditions as are reasonably necessary to assure compliance with applicable general or specific standards expressed in these regulations. The director shall include a copy of the conditions with the record of decision. The applicant shall be notified of any conditions imposed on the application.

(Code 1988, § 27-260; Ord. No. O-27-05, § 1, 3-24-2005)