§ 32-3-107. SAME - CONTENTS OF FILES; EXPLANATION OF DECISION.

(a)

Contents of files. The Zoning Commissioner shall:

(1)

Maintain a complete file of each hearing on a petition that the zoning commissioner presides over; and

(2)

Include at least the following documents in the hearing file:

(i)

The petition;

(ii)

A report or comments from:

1.

The Planning Board;

2.

The Director of Planning or a designee; or

3.

Any other county agency;

(iii)

Any exhibits accepted as evidence at the hearing; and

(iv)

The opinion rendered by the Zoning Commissioner.

(b)

Explanation of decision required. When rendering a decision, the Zoning Commissioner shall fully explain the basis for the decision.

(1988 Code, § 26-128) (Bill No. 4, 1992, § 1, 3-2-1992; Bill No. 103-02, § 2, 7-1-2004)