Ferndale Zoning Code § 9.03 Subject only to the rules

§9.04 Notice of the time and place of the hearing shall be given pursuant to California Government Code Section 65905, as well as by publication once in a newspaper of general circulation printed and published in the county at least 10 days prior to the hearing, and by posting said notice in conspicuous places close to the property (This section amended by Ordinance 201402 on 5/1/2014).
§9.05 At the public hearing the Planning Commission shall hear any person affected by the proposed variance. The hearing may be continued from time to time, but shall be concluded within 60 days the commencement thereof.
§9.06 Within 30 days of the conclusion of the hearings, the Planning Commission shall grant or deny the variance applied for. The grant of a variance may be made subject to terms and conditions attached thereto and made a part thereof. The action of the Planning Commission shall be expressed in writing and shall contain findings of fact as to the satisfaction of the conditions set out in Article IX. Failure of the Planning Commission to act within 30 days of the conclusion of the hearing shall be deemed to be a denial of the application on that date. The decision of the Planning Commission shall become final 10 days from the date thereof, unless an appeal has been taken within that time.
§9.07 Revocation of Variances: In any case where the terms and conditions of a grant of a variance are not complied with, the Planning Commission shall give notice to the holder of such variance of this intention to revoke such variance. Proceedings for the revocation of a variance shall be conducted in the same manner as proceedings for the grant of a use permit.