(A) The City Council shall have and exercise the power to hear and determine appeals, where it is alleged there is error or abuse of discretion regarding the issuance of a permit, or the revocation or suspension of any permit issued hereunder, as provided by this chapter. Any person or entity whose application is denied by the City Manager (other than for distance requirements set out in this chapter), or whose permit is suspended or revoked, or whose well or equipment is deemed by the City Manager to be abandoned, may, within 30 days of the date of the written decision of the City Manager, file an appeal to the City Council in accordance with the following procedure:
(1) An appeal shall be in writing and shall be filed in triplicate with the City Secretary. The appellant shall specifically set forth the grounds for appeal, and describe the error.
(2) Within 45 days of receipt of the records, the City Secretary shall transmit all papers involved in the proceeding, place the matter on the City Council agenda for hearing, and give notice by mail of the time, place and purpose thereof to appellant and any other party who has requested in writing to be so notified. No other notice need be given.
(B) Appeal fees shall be required for every appeal in the amount of $150.
(C) Following the public hearing, the City Council may uphold, modify or reverse the decision of the City Manager.
(Ord. 01-2007-07, passed 1-23-07)