§ 27-153. Technical Staff Report.

(a)

In connection with each application, a report by the Technical Staff shall be submitted to the Planning Board for its review. The report shall contain the following:

(1)

The staff's recommendation;

(2)

A delineation of the approximate area of the neighborhood, which shall be shown on either a Zoning Map, aerial photograph, or sketch map;

(3)

A description of land use and zoning in the neighborhood; and

(4)

In cases where the staff recommends a zone different than that requested, an analysis of the alternative zone recommended.

(b)

The technical staff report shall be published on the Planning Board website. Any person may request, in writing, a copy of the technical staff report sent by first class mail. A reasonable fee may be charged to cover the costs of postage and copying. A copy of the report shall be included in the record.

(c)

The technical staff report shall advise the reader that a hearing before the Planning Board will not be held unless the Board notifies all persons listed under Subsection (b) above.

(d)

The technical staff report shall contain the date of the Planning Board meeting during which the Board will decide whether to hear the case.

(CB-97-2015)