(2) Each public hearing under Subsection (1) shall be held:

1. (a) no later than 45 days after:

   1. (i) for a public hearing on a request, certification of a request under Subsection 17B-1-206(1)(b)(i); or
   2. (ii) for a public hearing on a resolution, adoption of a resolution under Subsection 17B-1-203(1)(d) or (e);
2. (b) within the proposed special district;
3. (c) except as provided in Subsections (6) and (7), within the applicable area; and

4. (d) for the purpose of:

   1. (i) for a public hearing on a request, allowing public input on:

      1. (A) whether the requested service is needed in the area of the proposed special district;
      2. (B) whether the service should be provided by the county or municipality or the proposed special district; and
      3. (C) all other matters relating to the request or the proposed special district; or
   2. (ii) for a public hearing on a resolution, allowing the public to ask questions of and obtain further information from the governing body holding the hearing regarding the issues contained in or raised by the resolution.

(7) Notwithstanding Subsection (2)(c), a governing body may hold a public hearing or set of public hearings outside the applicable area if:

1. (a) there is no reasonable place to hold a public hearing within the applicable area; and
2. (b) the public hearing or set of public hearings is held as close to the applicable area as reasonably possible.