(A) Any person having record title, equitable or legal interest in the subject building may appeal any notice, order, decision, determination or action made in the administration of this subchapter to the City Council; provided, that the appeal is made in writing and filed with the Building Official with 60 days from the date of service of the notice, order, decision, determination or action by the Building Officer. However, if the building or structure is in such a condition as to make it immediately dangerous to the life, limb, property or safety of the public or adjacent property and is ordered vacated and is properly posted, such appeal shall be filed within ten days from the date of service of the notice and order that the building or structure presents an immediate danger.
(B) The written appeal shall contain the following:
(1) A heading in the words: "To the City Council of the City of Eureka";
(2) The names of the appellants named in the appeal;
(3) A brief statement setting forth the legal interest of each of the appellants in the land and/or building involved;
(4) A brief statement in ordinary and concise language of the specific order or action protested, together with any material facts claimed to support the contentions of the appellants;
(5) A brief statement in ordinary and concise language of the relief sought and the reasons why it is claimed the protested order or action should be reversed, modified or otherwise set aside;
(6) The submittal of any documents, sworn statements or other written material claimed to have value on the contentions made in support of the appeal;
(7) The signature of all parties named as appellants and their mailing addresses;
(8) The verification (by declaration under penalty of perjury) of at least one appellant as to the truth of the matters stated in the appeal.
(C) Upon receipt of an appeal filed pursuant to the above requirements, the Building Official shall present it a regular meeting of the City Council within 60 days from the date of receipt of the appeal or other reasonable time as determined by the Building Official. Failure to appeal will constitute a waiver of all rights to an administrative hearing and determination of the matter.
(Ord. 651-C.S., passed 2-5-02)