i. Continuance without Notice . A legislative hearing for which proper notice was given may be continued to a later date without again complying with the notice requirements of this Article, provided that the continuance is set for a date within 60 days of the date the continuance is approved, and the date and time of the continuance of the legislative hearing is announced at the time of the continuance.
C. Order of Proceedings . The order of the proceedings at a legislative hearing shall be in accordance with the following:
i. Staff Narrative . The appropriate Town staff member(s) shall present a narrative and/or graphic description(s) of the application.
ii. Staff Recommendation . The appropriate Town staff member(s) shall present a staff report that includes a written recommendation.
iii. Public Hearing . The board conducting the legislative hearing shall open the legislative hearing for public comment and/or presentation as follows:
1. Applicant Presentation . The applicant shall present any information the applicant deems appropriate.
2. Public Comment . Public comment or testimony shall be heard for persons in favor or against the application.
3. Response to Comments or Testimony . The applicant may respond to any comment or testimony presented by the public.
4. Staff Comments . The Town Manager, the Town Attorney, or any other appropriate Town staff may respond to any comment, statement, or testimony made by the applicant or the public prior to closure of the legislative hearing. D. Prompt Review & Decision . All decision-making boards and persons shall act in accordance with any time limits established in the Land Development Ordinance. Action shall be taken as promptly as reasonable and possible in consideration of the interest of the citizens of the Town and the applicant, and shall include a clear statement of approval, approval with conditions (if a conditional zoning amendment) or disapproval.
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