1. The presiding officer will state the case and call the public hearing to order, informing those present that testimony and evidence is to be directed towards the applicable criteria for the case and that failure to raise an issue accompanied by statements or evidence sufficient to afford the decision-makers and the parties an opportunity to respond to the issues precludes appeal to the State Land Use Board of Appeals on that issue. The presiding officer may establish the time allowed for the presentation of information.

2. Any objections on jurisdictional grounds shall be noted in the record.

3. Any abstentions or disqualifications shall be determined. Members shall announce all conflicts of interest and shall disclose the time, place, and nature of any ex parte contacts they have had. Parties to the case shall have the opportunity to rebut any information contained in the ex parte contact.

4. The review body may view the area under consideration for purposes of evaluating the proposal, but shall state the place, time, manner, and circumstances of such viewing in the record.

5. The presiding officer at the hearing may take official notice of known information related to the issue, such as provisions of federal or state law, or of an ordinance, resolution, official policy or charter of the City.

6. Matters officially noticed need not be established by evidence and may be considered by the review body in the determination of the matters. Parties requesting official notice shall do so on the record.

7. Presentation of staff report when one is provided, including a list of the criteria applying to the issue(s) being heard. City staff may also present additional information whenever allowed by the presiding officer during the proceedings.

8. Presentation of information by the applicant or those representing the applicant.

9. Presentation of evidence or inquiries by those persons who support the proposed change.

10. Presentation of evidence or inquiries by those persons who oppose the proposed change.

11. Presentation of evidence or inquires by those persons who do not necessarily support or oppose the proposed change.

12. If additional documents or evidence are provided in support of an application, any party shall, upon request, be entitled to a continuance of the hearing to allow for adequate preparation of rebuttal. Such a continuance shall not be subject to the limitations of ORS 227.178.

13. Only the applicant shall have the right to present rebuttal testimony. If the presiding officer allows rebuttal by an opponent, the proponent or applicant shall have the right to an additional and final rebuttal.

14. The presiding officer may approve or deny a request to ask a question from a person attending the hearing. Unless the presiding officer specifies otherwise, the presiding officer will direct the question to the person who has submitted testimony.

15. At the close of presentation of information the presiding officer shall declare that the hearing is closed unless a continuance has been granted.

16. Unless there is a continuance, if a participant so requests before the conclusion of the first evidentiary hearing, the record shall remain open for at least seven (7) calendar days after the hearing.

17. When the hearing has ended, the review body may openly discuss the issue and may further question a person submitting information or the staff if opportunity for rebuttal is provided.

18. If the hearing is closed, it shall be reopened only upon a majority vote of the review body.

19. Upon reopening a hearing, any person may raise new issues which relate to the new evidence, testimony, or criteria for decision-making which apply to the matter at issue.