The city clerk shall reject for filing any notice of appeal that does not substantially comply with the requirements of Section 1.24.010 of this chapter. Written notice of rejection shall be given to the appellant by the city clerk at the address, if any, specified in the notice of appeal. The notice of rejection shall specify the reason or reasons for the rejection of the appeal, and the appellant shall be afforded the opportunity to correct the defect or defects in said notice within five days following the date of rejection. (Prior code § 2.05.410)