(a) Any adjustment of the standards required by this chapter or an appeal of a decision of the Shade Tree Commission shall be taken to Council. Appeals of a decision of the Shade Tree Commission shall be filed in writing to the Clerk of Council within ten (10) days after notification of the action to be taken by the Shade Tree Commission. Council upon receipt of a written request, shall have the authority and duty to consider and act upon the request.
(b) This application shall clearly and in detail state what adjustments or requirements are being sought, reasons such adjustments or requirements are being sought, reasons such adjustments are warranted and shall be accompanied by such supplementary data as is deemed necessary to substantiate the adjustment. Council may approve, modify or deny the requested adjustment, based upon the protection of public interest, preservation of the intent of this chapter and possible unreasonable hardships involved in the case.
(c) Council shall act on the application as expeditiously as possible and shall notify the applicant in writing within five days of the action taken.
(Ord. 2006-04. Passed 3-14-06.)