A. Rules. The zoning board of review shall adopt from time to time such rules and procedures as may be deemed necessary to carry into effect the provisions of this zoning code.
B. Public Hearings. The zoning board of review shall hold a public hearing on all appeals, including appeals in which applications for variances are involved, and on all requests for special use permits, and shall give notice thereof in accordance with Section 17.112.070.
C. Comprehensive Plan. All determinations of the zoning board of review shall be made in accordance with the comprehensive plan for the city of Newport and in harmony with the purpose and intent of this zoning code.
D. Referrals. All Applications for variances and special use permits shall be referred to the planning board for review not later than fourteen (14) days prior to the public hearing scheduled for such applications.

(Ord. 2000-4 (part), 2000: Ord. 65-94 (part), 1994: prior code § 1266.023)

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