Individuals or businesses who believe the provisions of this chapter have been applied in error may appeal as follows:
A. An appeal shall be filed, in writing, with the city director of public works within five (5) business days of the decision or enforcement action. The appeal should include any information provided by competent authority with the requisite expertise to ascertain the nature of the offense alleged in the enforcement action.
B. Using the information provided by the department, the director shall immediately conduct a review of the conditions on the property and respond to the appeal in writing within five (5) workdays.
C. A decision of the director which is adverse to an appellant may be further appealed to the city council. Notice of the appeal shall be served on the city clerk by the appellant, within five (5) working days of receipt of the decision of the director, stating the reasons for appeal. The city council shall hold a public hearing, giving the appellant and the director the opportunity to provide any information deemed relevant. Thereafter, the council shall affirm, reverse, or modify the decision of the director.
D. There shall be no further appeal of the matter except as otherwise provided by law. (Ord. 17-16, 7-19-2016)