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Information on Decision Types 5 <br /> • Legislative • Quasi-Judicial • Administrative <br /> (Governing Board - BOCC) (Board of Adjustment) (Staff) <br /> • Adopt, Amend, or Appeal an Special Use Permits <br /> Ordinance • Variances Implementation, <br /> • Unified Development Ordinance Appeals from administrative administration, or <br /> text amendments) decisions enforcement of <br /> • Zonin Map (both conventional and <br /> conditional districts) Evidentiary Hearing development regulations <br /> • Public Hearing • Sworn testimony • Application of objective <br /> • General public opinion allowed • Competent, material, and standards found in <br /> • Decision makers make substantial evidence regulations (UDO) <br /> determination based on what they • Hearsay cannot be basis of decision • Can include minor, <br /> think is best for the County/all • testimony by experts necessary and defined modifications <br /> residents limits on who has standing to <br /> • Can talk about matters outside of participate No exercise of discretion <br /> hearing • General public opinion is not sought - must apply standards <br /> • Decision makers ap ly standards <br /> that are already sep <br /> • No contact outside of hearing - <br /> impartiality is critical <br />