(A) Any owner or lessee with the consent of the owner who is aggrieved by an order, disapproval of an application, or refusal to grant a permit issued by the Fire Chief, or his or her designee, may appeal the decision by filing a written petition requesting a hearing before the Edinburgh Town Council. The petition must be filed with the Edinburgh Town Clerk-Treasurer at 107 S. Holland Street, Edinburgh, IN 46124, within 30 days from the date of the decision from which the person is seeking appellate review. The petition must contain a brief statement explaining the grounds for the appeal and a copy of the decision being appealed shall be attached to the petition.
(B) Upon receipt of the petition, the Edinburgh Town Council shall set a time and place for such hearing. The petitioner shall be given written notice of the time and place for the hearing at least ten days prior to the hearing.
(C) The petitioner will have an opportunity to be heard at the hearing pertaining to the matters set forth in the petition. The Council shall consider whether the order or decision by the Fire Chief or his or her designee was appropriate and valid.
(C) After hearing, the Town Council shall sustain, modify, or overrule the decision of the Fire Chief. The Town Council shall issue written findings of fact.
(D) Any person aggrieved by the decision of the Town Council may appeal the decision in any court of competent jurisdiction, as provided by the laws of the State of Indiana.
(Ord. 2023-17, passed 11-13-23)