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County considers land-use ordinance update to define 'public hearing' and 'public meeting'; discussion continued
Summary
The commission reviewed a proposed land-use ordinance amendment to align county definitions with state statute distinguishing public hearings from public meetings; commissioners debated public access and due-process implications and voted to continue the item one week for further review.
County staff presented a draft amendment to the county's land-use ordinance that would add definitions distinguishing a 'public hearing' from a 'public meeting' to conform with state statute. The measure, described by staff as a clarification rather than a narrowing of public access, is intended to make clear when enhanced due-process procedures apply.
According to county attorneys and planning staff, state law treats legislative…
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