(a) An applicant may appeal decisions rendered by the Architectural Review Committee to the Planning Commission in writing within ten calendar days of the decision of the Committee. The Planning Commission is expressly prohibited from approving plans not in conformance with the design standards.
(b) Appeals from the decisions of the Planning Commission shall be to Council in written form and shall specify the grounds for the appeal, within ten calendar days of the decision of Planning Commission. One copy of the form, with all records associated with the case from previous meetings, shall be filed with the Clerk of Council. Within a reasonable time after filing of the appeal, Council shall fix a hearing date, giving notice thereof by publication and written notice thereof to the applicant. Council may reverse or modify the order or determination made by the Planning Commission, with a two-thirds vote of its members.
(c) Decisions by Council shall be deemed final administrative orders and can be appealed as provided by Ohio R.C. Chapter 2506.
(Ord. 2007-42. Passed 12-6-07; Ord. 2018-53. Passed 1-24-19.)