Any person wishing to appeal an order, requirement, decision, or determination made by an administrative officer in enforcement of the zoning ordinance shall complete and submit to the Administrator an application for an appeal within 30 days after the date of the order or decision in question. The application for appeal shall contain a complete statement of the order, requirement, decision or determination, the name of the administrative officer involved, and a concise statement of the alleged error committed.
(A) The Administrator shall determine that the application contains all information required by this section has been provided before presenting the application to the Planning Commission.
(B) The Planning Commission shall hold a public hearing on the appeal request. Notice of the time, place, and subject matter of the proposed variance shall be published in the official newspaper. Property owners within 350 feet of the subject property shall receive a copy of the notice by mail. The notices shall be published and mailed 10 days before the public hearing. Failure to receive a notice shall not invalidate the proceedings.
(C) The Planning Commission shall review the application and make written findings of fact to the City Council.
(D) The City Council shall grant or deny the appeal request after receiving the recommendation of the Planning Commission.
(Ord. 333, passed 12-27-2004)