A. Before rendering a decision on any application or appeal, the Examiner shall hold at least one public hearing thereon.

B. Whenever a project requires more than one permit or approval, the Examiner may order a consolidation of and conduct the required public hearings to avoid unnecessary costs or delays. Decisions of the Examiner to order and conduct consolidated hearings shall be final in all cases. [Ord. 264 § 6, 2001; Ord. 13 § 13, 1995.]