Any person or entity aggrieved by a finding, determination, notice, order or action taken under the provisions of this chapter may appeal and shall be apprised of his, her or its right to appeal the City Manager or Chief of Police. An appeal must be perfected within ten (10) days after mailing of notice of any protested decision or action by filing with the Office of the City Clerk a letter of appeal briefly stating therein the basis for such appeal. A hearing shall be held on a date no more than twenty (20) days after receipt of the letter of appeal. Appellant shall be given at least five (5) days notice of the time and place of the hearing. The City Clerk shall give the appellant, and any other interested party, a reasonable opportunity to be heard, in order to show cause why the determination of the City Code Enforcement Officer should not be upheld. Within five (5) days of the hearing, the City Manager or Chief of Police shall make a final decision. This decision may be appealed to the City Council by filing a written notice of appeal with the City Clerk with in ten (10) calendar days of the date of the decision of the City Manager or Chief of Police. The city's Standardized Fee Ordinance shall set fees for such a hearing.
(Ord. 307 § 2 (part), 2004)