An applicant may appeal any decision made under the provisions of this chapter only after the city has issued a written review of a report, and shall set forth the specific grounds or issues upon which the appeal is based. The appeal shall be submitted in writing to the director of community development within thirty (30) days ofthe issuance of the written review or other decision. The city shall assemble a professional panel of three (3) qualified experts to serve as the appeal authority for any technical dispute. The panel shall consist of an expert designated by the city, an expert designated by the applicant, and an expert chosen by the city's and the applicant's designated experts. If the city's and the applicant's designated experts cannot reach a consensus of the third expert within thirty (30) days, the city shall select the third expert. Decisions of the panel will be binding and will be based on the majority decision of the panel. The costs of the appeal process shall be paid by the applicant. (Ord. 2021-26, 10-14-2021)