§ 62-185. Records; regular and special meetings.

(a)

The zoning official shall serve as secretary to the planning and zoning board and shall be the custodian of all records of the planning and zoning board. The minutes and all records of the planning and zoning board are hereby declared to constitute public records.

(b)

The regular meeting dates shall be established from time to time by the board of county commissioners. Special meetings of the planning and zoning board may be called by the zoning official, by the chairman of the planning and zoning board, or by a majority of the members of the planning and zoning board. Notice of special meetings shall be given to each member of the planning and zoning board at least 24 hours prior to such special meeting.

(c)

Any owner of real property in the county may request a special public hearing where unusual or peculiar hardship exists. The discretion on whether or not to call a special public hearing shall be made by the zoning official or the board of county commissioners. The owner of real property requesting such special public hearing shall accompany his application with a minimum fee established by resolution of the board. Notice of these special meetings shall be given to each member of the planning and zoning board at least 24 hours prior to such special meeting.

(Code 1979, § 14-20.60(E); Ord. No. 97-49, § 2, 12-9-97; Ord. No. 99-07, § 2, 1-28-99)