Except where this Code prescribes another procedure, the following hearing request procedures apply to appeals under this Chapter.
A. Any aggrieved person may contest an action taken by an administrative officer of the City, as provided in Section 9.94.030, by filing a written notice of appeal with the City Clerk within 15 calendar days. No fee shall be due for the filing of an appeal. The notice of appeal must also include payment to the City Clerk of the appeal fee, as established or amended from time to time by resolution of the City Council.
B. The notice required by Subsection (A) must be filed no later than 15 days following the date of mailing to appellant of notice of the action from which the appeal is taken or, if there is no such mailing or none is required, no later than 15 days following the date of the action that is the subject of the appeal.
C. A written notice of appeal must contain the following information:
(1) The full name, mailing address, e-mail address, and telephone number of each appellant who is appealing the action;
(2) A description of the specific action or decision being appealed, including the date of the action;
(3) The grounds for appeal in sufficient detail to enable the hearing officer to understand the nature of the controversy; and
(4) The signature of an appellant.
D. If the City Clerk does not receive a timely notice of appeal, if the notice of appeal is incomplete, or if the notice of appeal does not comply with all of the requirements set forth in this section, the right to appeal the action is waived. In this event, the action is final and binding. A failure to file a timely or proper notice of appeal also constitutes a failure to exhaust administrative remedies.
(Ord. MC-1521, 9-18-19)