A.    The Columbia heritage and preservation commission shall select a reasonable time and place for the hearing of the appeal, and give due notice thereof to the applicant by mailing notice of the hearing, this mailing to be made at least ten days prior to the date of hearing.

    B.    Notice of the time and place of the public hearing shall be published at least once, not less than fifteen (15) days nor more than thirty (30) days before the hearing, in a newspaper of general circulation published in the city.

    C.    The chairperson shall conduct the hearing. The commission and the applicant shall have the right to introduce evidence and cross-examine witnesses. A recorded or written transcript of the hearing shall be made and kept.

    D.    The commission shall vote, announce its decision, make its recommendations, and notify the building inspector, city council and the applicant within five days after the conclusion of the public hearing, unless the time is extended by mutual agreement between the commission and the applicant.

    E.    In the event of a denial of appeal by the commission, the applicant may appeal the decision to the city council, whose decision in this matter shall be final subject only to judicial review as provided by law. (Ord. 777 § 1 (part), 1989: prior code § 41-5-13)