(1) Any person interested in an application for a subdivision or binding site plan may appear at the hearing set for review thereof and comment on the application. After completion of its public hearing, the Hearing Examiner shall grant preliminary approval of the application if the Hearing Examiner finds that it is consistent with CCC 29.10.100.

(2) When the Hearing Examiner determines that additional information is necessary, action on said application shall be continued until such information is available; provided, that the extension shall not exceed thirty (30) days unless the applicant consents to a longer period.

(3) The Hearing Examiner may attach to any decision of approval such reasonable conditions as may be necessary to assure that the development will comply with the criteria for approval and standards established by this title and other applicable codes, and to further the public health, safety and welfare, use and interest.

(4) The Hearing Examiner’s decision shall be based on findings of fact and conclusions of law and shall reference the requirements of adopted County code or State law.

(5) Records of hearings and information before the Hearing Examiner on preliminary subdivisions and binding site plans shall be kept by the Administrator and shall be available for public inspection upon request.