a. The application shall be subject to review, hearings, recommendations, and decisions as indicated in Table 8.1, Summary Table of Review Procedures.

b. If the application is subject to a public hearing, the applicable review body shall hold a public hearing on the application in accordance with Section 8.3.G(2), Public Hearing Procedures.

c. The applicable review body shall consider the application, relevant support materials, staff report, and any evidence and public comments from the public hearing (if required).

d. The applicable review body shall approve, approve with conditions, or deny the application based on the applicable approval criteria listed in the application-specific procedures. The body may also continue the hearing.

e. If the review involves a quasi-judicial hearing, the recommendation or decision (as applicable) shall be based only on the record of the public hearing; shall be in writing; shall include findings of fact based on competent, material, and substantial evidence presented at the hearing; shall reflect the determination of contested facts; and shall state how the findings support compliance with applicable review standards.

f. The decision-making body may incorporate or require, as part of a condition of approval, a written agreement between the applicant and the City that enforces the conditions. All conditions shall comply with the limitations in Section 8.3.E(6), Conditions of Approval.

g. The applicable review body shall clearly state the factors considered in making its recommendation or decision, as well as the basis or rationale for the recommendation or decision.