(A) An appeal may be filed by any permit holder claiming to be injuriously affected or aggrieved by an official action or decision of the Zoning Administrator. The appeal shall be filed with the City Administrative Office (CAO) within seven (7) days of receiving notice of the action of decision. The appeal shall be in writing and shall include all permit information relative to, and the basis for, the appeal and the relief being sought.
(B) Upon receipt of an appeal, the Mayor shall set a time and location for a hearing and shall act as the hearing officer in the proceedings. The hearing of the appeal shall be within thirty (30) days of receiving a written request for appeal and notice of the time, date and location of the hearing shall be provided to the permit holder.
(C) Within fourteen (14) days after an appeal hearing, the Mayor shall provide to City Council a written recommendation stating whether to grant the relief sought by the appeal or uphold the decision of the Zoning Administrator.
(D) The record of the hearing and the written recommendation shall be forwarded to City Council for consideration at their next regular meeting date. No new evidence or testimony shall be presented to Council.
(E) City Council shall make a final determination whether to accept, reject or modify the recommendation of the Mayor. The decision may include conditions. City Council's decision shall include findings or statements supporting the reason(s) for decision.
(Ord. 04-836, passed 5-24-04)