17.11.060 - Public hearings and Meetings.

A.

Public Hearings. Public hearings shall be conducted for the following Land Use Decisions:

1.

When enacting or amending zoning ordinances or the Land Use Map, a hearing before the Planning Commission is required;

2.

Vacation or amendment of platted Street, Right-of-Way or easement;

3.

Annexation policy plans and Applications;

4.

Vacating or changing a Subdivision Plat;

5.

Any other Land Use Decision for which a public hearing is required by law.

B.

Public Comment. Public comment may also be allowed in any public meeting at the discretion of the land use authority. Except as provided above, a land use authority need not allow public comment where a public hearing is not required by this Section or state law.

C.

Public Meetings. All Land Use Decisions made by the Planning Commission shall be rendered during open and public meetings. The Community Development Director may also conduct public meetings related to land use Applications or other land use issues when the Community Development Director deems it appropriate to do so.

(Ord. No. 2020-02, § IV(Exh. C), 1-8-2020)