Hearing Examiner

Purpose

An independent Hearing Examiner conducts hearings to interpret general polices and regulations adopted by the City Council to specific proposals or situations. Hearings are conducted on land use applications and appeals from decisions of City departments.

Hearings

Public hearings are conducted by the Hearing Examiner to determine facts and hear arguments as to how existing laws, ordinances, and VMC apply to the land use application or other matters being considered. Participants use the hearing to provide relevant information and express points of view. Submission may be presented orally or in writing.

For the May 20, 2025, online land use hearing testimony will be accepted in the following manner:

Advanced registration is encouraged to testify. Anyone wishing to testify on items on the agenda may register by 3 p.m. May 20, 2025, via email to Clarissa.bowen@cityofvancouver.us .

During the public comment period you will only be able to provide oral testimony. You can also submit documents as a supplemental exhibit for the record. If you do wish to submit any documents, please make the request to the Hearing Examiner during your testimony.

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Decisions

Depending on the type of application or appeal being considered, the Hearing Examiner’s findings will either be a recommendation to the City Council, or a final decision that may be appealed to City Council.