A decision of the commission shall become final and conclusive at the time of expiration of the appeal period provided in section 16-545 unless prior to the expiration of such period a timely appeal or notice requesting review in proper form is filed with the city council. The filing of such an appeal or notice requesting review shall automatically stay the execution of the decision of the commission pending rendition of a decision by the city council.
(`64 Code, Sec. 34-154.2) (Ord. No. 917, 1078, 1253, 2367, 2445)