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Pocatello, ID 83201
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HEARING EXAMINER


PURPOSE
The purpose of the Hearing Examiner is to provide professional review and make decisions on matters involving variances, conditional use permits involving one and one-half (1.5) acres of land or less, and sign exceptions. For more information about the Hearing Examiner see below or click here for Title 17.02.600 of the city code that establishes and fully decribes the function of the Hearing Examiner.
 
DUTIES

The duty of the hearing examiner to examine applications for conditional use permits for applications involving less than one and one-half (1.5) acres, variances, and sign code exceptions. The hearing examiner shall prepare a reasoned statement and make determinations for the applications set forth herein.


Required findings of fact: Each application examined by the Hearing Examiner shall specify:


a. Appropriate facts of the application;

b. The ordinance(s) and standards used in evaluating the application;

c. The findings or reason for decision; and

d. The actions, if any, that the applicant could take to obtain approval or a permit in accordance with the city's ordinances.

 
HEARING EXAMINER DEADLINES & MEETINGS

The Hearing Examiner meets twice a month every other week. See below for 2010 Hearing Examiner schedule.


2010 HEARING EXAMINER SCHEDULE
 

Conditional Use Permits (Involving Less than 1.5 Acres), Variances & Sign Exceptions. (Includes submission, publication, meeting and decision dates)

 
 
QUALIFICATIONS & SELECTION

The Hearing Examiner shall be a professionally trained or licensed planner, engineer, architect, or other person with relevant professional training or experience, or shall have significant experience in the field of planning and zoning.


The Hearing Examiner shall be appointed and may be dismissed by the mayor with the consent of the city council. The Hearing Examiner may be compensated in accord with a schedule set by the city council.

 

The City's Comprehensive Plan considers a desired future for Pocatello and the role each plan component plays in creating a healthy, successful community. Click here for the City's Comprehensive Plan.

The City Creek Management Area (CCMA) contains an extensive network of trails for a wide variety of users and is a valuable
recreation resource for the community. Click here for the most recent copy (October 2009) of the CCMA draft plan.

Take a self-guided walking tour along Pocatello's Eastside Downtown or Westside Residential historical districts. Click here for walking tour brochures.
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