C. Time of Posting . A sign(s) shall be posted no less than 10 days prior to the date of the public hearing and at the same time that a notice is mailed, or legal notice published. D. Multiple Properties . Where land is subject to an application that is more than one (1) parcel, posting each individual parcel is not required, however the Planning Director or his/her designee shall consider posting a number of sufficient notices to provide reasonable notice to the public.
b. Public Hearing Process
A public hearing held pursuant to the Land Development Ordinance shall comply with the procedures of this Article.
(1) Public Examination of Application. At any time upon request prior to a public hearing and during normal business hours, any citizen or person may examine an application and materials associated with such public hearing application submitted to the Planning Department. (2) Conducting the Legislative Hearing. The board conducting a legislative hearing shall open the legislative hearing and proceed in accordance with the standards of this Article and the North Carolina General Statutes as follows: A. Speaking at a Hearing . Any person may appear at a legislative hearing and submit information pertinent to the application either individually or as a representative of a person or organization that has interest in the application. Each person who appears at a legislative hearing shall be identified by stating their name and mailing address. If appearing on behalf of a person or organization shall, speakers shall state the name and mailing address of the person or organization being represented. B. Continuing the Legislative Hearing . The board conducting a legislative hearing may on its own motion or at the request of any person, continue the legislative hearing to a fixed date, time and place. An applicant shall have the right to request a continuance of a hearing one (1) time; however, all subsequent continuances shall be granted at the discretion of the board conducting the legislative hearing only upon written documentation submitted to the board to identify the reason(s) for an additional continuance.
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