1. Before acting on any minor use permit application, the director shall hold a hearing at which information and arguments may be presented. Notice of the time, date, place, and purpose of the hearing shall be given in compliance with Chapter 17.122 (Public Notices and Hearings).

2. Decisions of the director shall be rendered in writing within ten days of the final hearing at which action is taken. The decision shall state the conditions of approval, if any, or the reasons for denial. The director’s decision shall be final unless appealed.

3. At his or her discretion, the director may refer a minor use permit to the planning commission when he/she determines the application involves a major policy issue or public controversy that would be resolved more suitably by the planning commission. (Ord. 1650 § 3 (Exh. B), 2018)