A person directly and adversely affected by a decision made by the Director pursuant to the provisions of this chapter may appeal the Director's decision by filing a written notice of appeal with the City Manager no later than ten working days after receiving notice of the Director's decision. The notice of appeal shall set forth the name, mailing address and telephone number of the person appealing. The notice of appeal shall include or attach a statement describing the action being appealed, setting forth the grounds for the appeal, and describing the action requested of the City Manager. The scope of the appeal shall be limited to the grounds specified in the notice of appeal. No later than 30 days after the filing of a timely notice of appeal, the City Manager shall render a decision on the appeal. The City Manager's decision may affirm, reverse or modify the decision appealed. A copy of the City Manager's decision shall be provided to the person appealing at the address shown on the notice of appeal. Said person may appeal the City Manager's decision to the City Council by filing a written notice of appeal no later than ten working days after the City Manager's decision is received by the person, in accordance with the procedures in § 5.82.050 of this code.
(Ord. 4403, passed 2-12-01)