(A) Within ten calendar days after the date of a decision of the community developer director pursuant to this article, an aggrieved party may appeal such action by filing a written appeal with the city clerk setting forth the reasons why the decision was not proper. At the time of filing, the appellant shall pay the designated appeal fee, established by resolution of the city council.
(B) Upon receipt of the written appeal pursuant to subsection (A), the city clerk shall set the matter for a hearing before the planning commission. The planning commission shall hear the matter de novo and shall conduct the hearing pursuant to the procedures set forth by the city. The appeal shall be held within a reasonable time after filing the appeal, but in no event later than 90 days from the date of such filing. The city shall notify the appellant of the time and location at least ten days prior to the date of the hearing.
(C) At the hearing, the appellant may present any information they deem relevant to the decision appealed. The formal rules of evidence and procedure applicable in a court of law shall not apply to the hearing. The decision of the planning commission shall be final.
(Ord. No. 2994, 3032)
Editor’s note:
Section 11-466 was repealed and replaced by Ord. No. 2994, adopted 12-15-2020. The section related to the commercial cannabis business permit selection process and was derived from Ord. No. 2960 and 2965.