§ 102.130. General Procedures.

A.

Witnesses and Evidence: Each party shall have the right to call and examine witnesses, to introduce exhibits, to cross examine opposing witnesses on any relevant matter (subject to the rules contained herein), and to rebut evidence.

B.

Duties of City Staff: Staff shall have the responsibility of providing a staff report to the Planning Commission, City Council, applicant and the public based on its expert analysis of all competent and substantial evidence provided in the application file weighed against the Principles for Guiding Development in the Florida Keys Area of Critical State Concern, Fla. Stat. chs. 163 and 380, the goals, objections, and policies of the City Comprehensive Plan and its Land Development Regulations. Staff will then have the responsibility of presenting the case on behalf of the City.

C.

Official File: All written communication received by Council or PC members or staff concerning an application, the staff report on the application, any petitions or other submissions from the public, and all other documents pertaining to the application upon receipt shall be filed in the official file for the application, which shall be maintained by staff. The Plan and the City LDRs shall be deemed to be part of the official file. The official file shall be available for inspection during normal business hours.

D.

Agenda: The printed agenda for the meeting at which the quasi-judicial hearing is scheduled to take place shall briefly explain the procedures and nature of the quasi-judicial hearing and shall contain an easily recognizable address or cross street of the property.

(Ord. No. 2015-10 , § 2, 10-27-2015)