MEETING PROCEDURES

Zoning Board of Appeals meetings follow the procedures outlined below. In the spirit of fairness to all parties, any of these procedures may be modified for a particular item at the discretion of the Chairman.

1. Introduction of the Item by the Chairman

2. Declaration of Conflicts of Interest and Ex Parte Contacts

3. Presentation by the Petitioner - not to exceed 20 minutes.

4. Identification of Issues by Staff - not to exceed 5 minutes.

5. Questions and requests for clarification from Board to Petitioner or Staff.

6. Public Testimony - not to exceed 5 minutes per speaker.

7. Staff Response to Public Testimony - not to exceed 5 minutes.

8. Petitioner Rebuttal - not to exceed 10 minutes.

9. Final Questions from Board to Petitioner or Staff.

10. Board Discussion and Comment

11. Board Action

Mandatory Adjournment time - 11:00 p.m.

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