(A) In this section, the word APPELLANT means a person appealing from an administrative decision.
(B) Except as otherwise provided in this code, a person who is authorized to appeal from an administrative decision under this code shall follow the procedure stated in this section.
(1) Within ten days after the day on which the person is notified of the administrative decision from which appeal is requested, the appellant shall file with the City Recorder a written notice of appeal, together with a written statement listing the reason for requesting the revocation or modification of the decision.
(2) If the City Council is to hear the appeal or if an authorized appellate board has a regularly scheduled meeting time, it shall hear the appeal at the next regularly scheduled meeting of the body after the City Recorder receives the notice and statement of appeal.
(3) If an appellate board which does not hold a regularly scheduled meeting is to hear the appeal, it shall hold a hearing on the matter within ten days after the City Recorder receives the notice and statement of appeal.
(4) The City Recorder shall notify the appellant of the time and place of the hearing and shall notify other persons who have an interest in the subject matter of the hearing.
(5) At the hearing, the appellate or other persons may present witnesses and offer evidence in support of its case and, in the discretion of the Council or appellate board, evidence may be heard to sustain the administrative decision.
(6) The Council or appellate board shall make written findings, recommendations, or orders on any matter heard by it, and the City Recorder shall send a copy thereof to the appellant.
(Prior Code, § 1.090)