(A) The applicant or any aggrieved person may appeal, in writing, setting forth his reasons for such appeal, to the Planning Commission. Such appeal shall be filed with the Planning Director within 15 days after the receipt of the notice of such decision. The appeal shall be placed on the agenda of the Commission’s next available regular meeting after the appeal is filed. The Commission shall review the sign review permit and shall approve, approve with conditions, or disapprove, based on the criteria set forth in § 10-6.15(e). The decision of the Commission shall be final unless appealed to the Council.
(B) The applicant or any aggrieved person may appeal, in writing, setting forth his reasons for such appeal, to the Council within 15 days after the Commission’s decision. The appeal shall be filed with the City Clerk and shall be placed on the agenda of the Council’s next available regular meeting after the appeal is filed. The Council shall review the sign review permit and shall approve, approve with conditions, or disapprove, based on the criteria set forth in § 10-6.15(e). The decision of the Council shall be final.
(C) The appellant or his authorized representative shall appear in person at the appropriate Planning Commission hearing and/or the Council hearing. If no such appearance is made by the appellant or his or her authorized representative, and no continuance of such hearing has been sought, the appeal shall be automatically denied.
(Ord. 864 C.S., passed 11-4-09)