Planning Commission Rules, Rule 9

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notified of the decision or order, or of the action taken in a manner provided by statute. (B) If a contested case hearing is held, a different appeal option is available. Refer to Planning Commission Rule 4-32 for appeal procedures. (g) Amendments to a Special Management Area Use Permit or Conditions (1) Application: The applicant may apply to the Commission through the Director for an amendment to the permit or condition(s)imposed by the Special Management Area Use Permit. In the case of time extensions,the applicant shall set forth in writing: (a) the length of time requested; and (b) the reasons for the time extension. In the case of additions, modifications, and/or deletions of conditions,the applicant shall file the request not less than sixty days prior to the expiration date of the time conditions, setting forth: (a) the condition to be amended; and (b)the reasons thereof. The applicant shall also deposit with the Department the sum of two hundred fifty ($250) dollars to cover publication and other administrative costs, along with the request. (2) Notice and Hearing: The hearing and notice procedures shall be the same as under Section 9-11(c) and (d). (3) Decision and Order: The procedures shall be the same as provided for under Section 9-11(f). 9-12 Artificial Light on Shoreline and Ocean Waters (a) Artificial light from floodlights, uplights, or spotlights used for decorative or aesthetic purposes is prohibited when the light(1)directly illuminates the shoreline and ocean waters; or (2) is directed to travel across property boundaries toward the shoreline and ocean waters. (b) Section 9-12(a) shall not apply to: (1) A outdoor lighting fixture that is located on the grounds of a hotel/hotel-condo, provided that (A) the outdoor lighting fixture is located underwater or is directed downward and illuminates a limited area of no more than thirty feet into the shoreline and ocean waters; or (B) the outdoor lighting fixture is the only practicable 9-20