A. All permit requests shall be in writing. The obligation to demonstrate compliance with the requirements of this chapter shall lie with the permit applicant. Whenever any permit request calls for proof of compliance, the administrator of this chapter shall maintain written records of the compliance process from the point of initial application to its conclusion. All licenses which are issued shall be granted by the city clerk or designee. The city clerk or designee shall grant or deny the permit within thirty (30) days of the time it is filed with the city clerk. Whenever the city clerk or designee denies a permit, they shall specify in writing:
1. The statutes, ordinances and standards used in evaluating the application;
2. The reason for the denial; and
3. The actions, if any, that the applicant could take to obtain the license, transfer or renewal thereof.
B. Whenever an administrative authorization is required to demonstrate compliance with standards established by this chapter or whenever an administrative authorization decision is appealed to the city council of the city of Payette, written notice of the hearing shall be given to the entity(ies) operating the public water supply(ies) within the regulatory distance called for pursuant to this chapter. Any administrative determination shall comply with any procedural requirements established by the city of Payette zoning ordinance and this chapter. Said determination shall be in writing and shall state the basis in fact and law for the approval or denial of a permit. An applicant is authorized to request reconsideration of any permit decision by the administrator, provided that an affected PWS shall be notified of any such request and shall be allowed to participate in any such proceedings. The permit applicant and affected PWS shall be promptly notified of the final decision.
C. Any permit decision made by the administrator may be appealed by the permit applicant or the PWS to the city council of the city of Payette. Any such appeal must be filed within twenty eight (28) days of the mailing date of the final decision by the administrator and shall state the legal basis therefor. The appellant, any opposing party, and the administrator shall be entitled to be heard by the city council. Any decision on appeal made by city council of the city of Payette shall be in writing and shall state the facts and legal standards relied upon. (Ord. 1417, 2016)