Any decision of the City Engineer pursuant to this chapter, including but not limited to, any decision concerning the issuance, issuance with conditions, denial or revocation of any grading permit, or the approval or denial of any grading plan, shall be made in writing, and shall be either personally delivered or mailed by first-class U.S. mail, postage prepaid, to the permit applicant and any other person(s) requesting notice of such decision. Said decision may be appealed by the applicant or any other person, by filing written notice of appeal with the City Clerk, together with such appeal fee as established by resolution of the City Council; within ten calendar days following the date of personal service or the date of mailing of such decision, whichever is earlier. The filing of a timely appeal shall vacate the decision of the City Engineer, and any rights granted under any grading permit which is the subject of the appeal. The City Council shall designate a hearing officer to hear such appeal and render a final decision thereon. Such hearing shall be held within thirty days following the date of filing of the notice of appeal. Notice of such hearing shall be given in the manner provided in Section 17.04.115 of this chapter, and to any other person who has filed a written request with the City Engineer for notice thereof. The hearing officer shall render his or her decision within five calendar days following the conclusion of the hearing. The decision of the hearing officer shall be final and conclusive. (Ord. 1167 (part); December 10, 1957: Ord. 4982 § 1; December 13, 1988: Ord. 5009 § 2; April 11, 1989: Ord. 5105 § 1; March 20, 1990: Ord. 5966 § 19; April 26, 2005.)