What is a public hearing?
Prior to adopting or amending certain ordinances, or taking certain actions, a public hearing is held at which any person desiring to be heard regarding such matter shall be given an opportunity to do so. At the conclusion of the public hearing, no further input is allowed. The decision and subsequent action is based upon input provided by both sides.
A public hearing provides an opportunity for applicants to present proposals to the Landmarks Preservation Commission (LPC) and to explain why they believe their proposed work is appropriate. The hearing is also an opportunity for public testimony and discussion about the application. The panel of eleven LPC Commissioners discusses the application immediately after the hearing, and either makes a decision at that time or at a later public meeting.
A Public Hearing is a special type of meeting, held by governing bodies when required either by State Law or County Ordinance, in order to both inform the public about pending actions and to solicit comment from the public about the action. Public Hearings are required to be held by the Planning and Zoning Commission for all Zoning Map, Text Amendment and Planned Unit Development applications. Major Subdivisions need a Public Hearing before the Planning and Zoning Commission only when the Preliminary Plat is being considered. The Board of Adjustment holds Public Hearings for Variance and Special Exception applications. When a Public Hearing is required for an application, notice needs to be published at least 15 days before the hearing date in an official newspaper of the County. Official newspapers for Clinton County are the Clinton Herald and the DeWitt Observer. For applications which involve a specific property, all property owners within 500 feet of the property for which the appl
A public hearing is a special meeting which allows the public to comment on proposed plans and projects before officials make a final decision. As implied by the title, public hearings are open to the public. All members of the public wishing to testify regarding an action may do so. Public hearings are generally divided into two categories- legislative and quasi-judicial. Legislative hearings are conducted to seek citizen views on land use plans and ordinances, while quasi-judicial hearings deal with individual property. The official(s) conducting the hearing may establish rules regarding how the hearing is conducted, including time limitations on public testimony. Members of the public wishing to testify at a public hearing should prepare their testimony in advance of the hearing in order to ensure their testimony is clearly understandable by the official(s) conducting the hearing. Pierce County Hearing Examiner Pierce County utilizes a Hearing Examiner system for quasi-judicial deci
Public Hearings are held on matters when required by law. Persons who wish to speak at public hearings will be heard after the applicant has made their presentation and the Council has been given an opportunity to question the applicant. Speakers at a public hearing are asked to complete a speaker card located at the back of the Council Chambers, and present to the City Clerk. When called upon, the speaker must swear of and affirm the truth of their testimony to the reporter that transcribes the hearing.
