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When making a decision to approve, approve with conditions, modify, revoke, or deny any permit or approval under this code, the decision-making body shall make findings of fact as required by this code.

A. Date of Action. The decision-making body shall decide to approve, modify, revoke, or deny any permit or approval following the close of the public hearing, or if no public hearing is required, within the time period required by this code. The date of action shall be the date of the hearing when a hearing is required by this code.

B. Notice of Action. After the decision-making body takes any action to approve, modify, or deny an application that is subject to appeal under the terms of this code, notice of action shall be sent to the applicant. The notice of action shall describe the action taken, including any applicable conditions, and shall list the findings that were the basis for the decision. The notice shall be mailed, within seven calendar days from the date of taking the action, to the applicant at the address (including electronic addresses) stated in the application and to any other person or entity who has filed a written request of such notification.

C. Findings. Findings, when required by state law or this code, shall be based upon consideration of the application, plans, testimony, reports, and other materials that constitute the administrative record and shall be stated in writing by the decision-making authority. The findings shall be set forth in the notice of action that the city issues following an appealable decision by the decision-making body and in any resolution the city council adopts following action. [Res. 21-09; Ord. 21-05 § 2; Res. 14-36 § 502.09; Ord. 14-12 § 1.]