§ 9.75-117. Appeals process.

(a)

The aggrieved applicant or feepayor (hereinafter, the "appellant") must file a written appeal with the administrator within fifteen (15) days of the decision or receipt of written determination from which the appeal is taken.

(b)

Such written appeal shall constitute an application for relief, shall be of sufficient content to set forth the basis for the appeal and the relief sought, and shall include:

(1)

The name and address of the appellant;

(2)

The location of the affected property;

(3)

A copy of any applicable written decision or determination made by the Administrator (from which the appeal is taken);

(c)

Within fifteen (15) days after receipt of the appeal, the administrator shall make a written final decision with respect to the appeal, such decision to be of sufficient content to set forth the basis for the determination.

(d)

Appeals from the final decision of the administrator shall be made to the city council within thirty (30) days of receipt by the appellant of the administrator's decision. Delivery by hand or certified mail to, or posting upon the property at, the address given by the appellant in the application for relief shall constitute "receipt by the appellant" under this provision.

(e)

The city council shall thereafter hold a hearing on the appeal within thirty (30) days provided that at least two (2) weeks written notice thereof can be given to the appellant. The city council shall decide the issue within a reasonable time following the hearing, but in no case more than fifteen (15) days following the hearing, unless the appellant agrees to an extension to a later date. Any party making an appeal shall have the right to appear at the hearing to present evidence and may be represented by counsel.

(Ord. No. 71-06, § 12.02, 10-19-06)