Sonoma County Municipal Code Art. 18 Public Hearings

This article provides procedures for public hearings by the board of supervisors required by this chapter. When a public hearing is required, advance notice of the hearing shall be given, and the hearing shall be conducted, in compliance with this article.

(Ord. No. 6338, § II(Exh. B), 3-16-2021)

When this chapter requires a public hearing by the board of supervisors before a decision on a matter, the public shall be provided notice of the hearing in compliance with Government Code sections 65090, 65091, and 65094, and Public Resources Code section 21000 et seq. The failure of any person or entity to receive notice given pursuant to this section shall not constitute grounds for any court to invalidate the actions of the board of supervisors, provided that there has been substantial compliance with the requirements of this section.

(Ord. No. 6338, § II(Exh. B), 3-16-2021)

A. Date, time, and place of hearing. A hearing by the board of supervisors shall be held at the date, time, and place for which notice was given.

B. Continued hearing. Any hearing may be continued from time to time without further notice; provided the chairperson of the board of supervisors announces the date, time, and place to which the hearing will be continued prior to the adjournment or recess of the hearing.

C. Deferral of final decision. The board of supervisors may announce a tentative decision and defer its action on a final decision until appropriate findings or conditions of approval have been prepared.

(Ord. No. 6338, § II(Exh. B), 3-16-2021)

The board of supervisors may announce and record its decision on the matter being considered at the conclusion of a scheduled hearing, or may defer action and continue the matter to a later meeting in compliance with Section 11.18.030.

(Ord. No. 6338, § II(Exh. B), 3-16-2021)