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59 <br />the Department of Social Services, Hillsborough Commons, 113 Mayo St., Hillsborough, North <br />Carolina. <br />It should be remembered that the review of all special use permit <br />applications /modifications are carried out in a quasi-judicial format meaning that decisions <br />relating to the approval or denial of a application are based solely on the sworn testimony of all <br />parties involved with the case, both those for and against an application, as well as the review of <br />competent material and substantial evidence submitted during the public hearing. <br />While County regulations and State law do not require that parties be represented by an <br />attorney, it may be in your best interests to secure legal council to represent your interests at the <br />hearing. <br />Further the applicant has the burden of establishing, by the submission of competent <br />material and substantial evidence, the existence of facts and conditions that demonstrate the <br />projects compliance with the various requirements and standards detailed within the Unified <br />Development Ordinance. Those opposing approval of the application shall have the burden of <br />establishing, also through the submission of competent material and substantial evidence, the <br />specific manner in which the proposal does not satisfy the requirements for approval of the <br />application. <br />As previously indicated, the Board shall render a decision only on the sworn testimony of <br />all parties and on the competent material and substantial evidence submitted during the hearing. <br />If you have any questions concerning this request, please contact staff at (919) 245 -2575. <br />Si_..._._..... <br />Mich el D. Harve , P, CFM, CZO <br />Current Planning upervisor <br />Planner III <br />Orange County <br />