(a) The director shall schedule an informal hearing regarding the protest, to be held no later than sixty days after the imposition of the impact fees upon the development project, and with at least ten days' prior notice to the applicant (unless either dates are otherwise agreed by the director and the applicant).
(b) During the informal hearing, the director shall consider the applicant's protest, relevant evidence assembled as a result of the protest, and any additional relevant evidence provided during the informal hearing by the applicant and the city. The director shall provide an opportunity for the applicant to present additional evidence at the hearing in support of the protest.
(c) The director shall issue a written determination regarding the protest. The director's determination shall support the fee imposed upon the development project unless the applicant establishes, to the satisfaction of the director, entitlement to an adjustment to the fee.
(d) The director may elect to appoint a designee to hear and decide a protest under this section.
(Ord. 5400 § 17 (part), 2016)