§ 170-453. Public hearings on applications.

(a)

A public hearing may be held in connection with the consideration of an application for a new coastal use permit and when it is proposed that an existing permit be modified or revoked.

(b)

Any person may request in writing within the comment period specified in the public notice that a public hearing be held to consider material matters at issue in a coastal use permit application. Upon receipt of any such request, the director shall determine whether the issues raised are substantial and there is a valid public interest to be served by holding a public hearing.

(c)

Public hearings are appropriate when there is significant public opposition to a proposed use, or there have been requests from legislators or from local governments or other local authorities or in controversial cases involving significant economic, social, or environmental issues. The director has the discretion to require hearings in any particular case. Failure of the director to hold a hearing on an application may not be appealed to the secretary.

(d)

If the determination is made to hold a public hearing, such hearings shall be held by the city planning commission, and such hearing shall be placed on the calendar of a regularly scheduled meeting of the planning commission, allowing 30 days for public notice.

(e)

If a request for a public hearing has been received, and the decision is made that no hearing will be held, public notice of the decision shall be given.

(Code 1956, § 15A-25)