§ 2-2-11. Same—Conduct of hearing.

(a)

The city council may limit participation at the hearing on an appeal to the council to those parties directly interested, or may allow participation by the public. Such public participation, however, shall only occur when the council deems the public participation necessary to further the public interest. If a hearing is ordered open to public participation, notice thereof shall be given by publishing notice of the hearing in a newspaper of general circulation in the city not less than five days prior to the date of such hearing, and by such other means as the city council deems necessary.

(b)

At the hearing before the city council the appellant shall limit his presentation to the specific grounds set forth in his notice of appeal. He shall, moreover, have the burden of proving to the satisfaction of the city council that the decision appealed from should be altered, reversed of modified. The council may continue the matter from time to time, and at the conclusion of its consideration may affirm, reverse or modify the previous decision. It may also take any action which might have been legally taken in the first instance by the official or body from whose action the appeal has been taken. In ruling on the appeal, the finding and action of the council shall be final and conclusive in the matter.

(Ord. No. 89-4, § 1(2.04.130), 12-1-89)