(A) The written appeal must be filed with the City Clerk within thirty (30) calendar days from the date the decision being appealed is issued, accompanied by a $50.00 filing fee. These time limits are strictly enforced. This filing fee shall be refunded should the appeal be upheld.
(B) An appellant may file an appeal in person or have someone else (an agent or attorney) file the appeal for him or her. An agent or attorney must provide the Appeals Board with written authorization either by notice of representation by an attorney or by binding legal authority appointing the agent to act for the appellant at the same time the written notice of appeal is filed with the City Clerk.
(C) The appellant should submit a one-page, double-spaced written statement explaining the reasons for the appeal at the time the appeal is filed. All exhibits must be submitted at least ten (10) days prior to the Hearing Date.
(D) Once the appeal is filed, the Appeals Board staff has seven (7) days to set a hearing date and briefing schedule.
(E) The Healing Date shall be set a minimum of thirty (30) days from the date the City Clerk receives the completed written appeal application.
(F) The appeal documents as set forth in this section, must be filed at least ten (10) days prior to the hearing date to enable the parties to review the briefs and prepare their response to such briefs for the hearing. All hearings shall be recorded.
(Ord. 2019-1788, passed 10-10-19)