§ A314-8. Hearings.

A. 

Time. The Board shall schedule a hearing on all applications up to 10 days before its regular monthly meeting.

B. 

Notice.

(1) 

Notice of all hearings shall be given at least five days prior to the date thereof by publication in the official Village newspaper. Such notices of the hearings shall be mailed to all parties.

(2) 

Such notice shall state the location of the building or lot and the date, time and place of the hearing.

C. 

Proceedings. The order of business at a hearing shall be as follows:

(1) 

Roll call.

(2) 

The Chairman shall read the public notice, as well as all correspondence and reports received thereon.

(3) 

The applicant shall present his case.

(4) 

Those opposed shall present their arguments.

(5) 

If necessary, adjournment of hearings.

(6) 

Close of public hearings and an indication by the Chairman as to when the decision will be announced.

D. 

General rules.

(1) 

Any party may appear in person or by agent or by attorney or, where property is under contract, by the contract vendee.