5.10.170 Appeal Hearing
   (a)   Upon receipt of the written appeal, the City Clerk shall set the matter for a hearing before the City Manager, or if the appeal has been delegated to the Hearing Officer, before the Hearing Officer. The City Manager or Hearing Officer shall hear the matter de novo, and shall conduct the hearing pursuant to the procedures set forth by the City.
   (b)   The appeal shall be held within a reasonable time after the filing the appeal, but in no event later than ninety (90) calendar days from the date of such filing. The City shall notify the appellant of the time and location at least ten (10) calendar days prior to the date of the hearing.
   (c)   At the hearing, the appellant may present any information they deem relevant to the determination appealed. The formal rules of evidence and procedure applicable in a court of law shall not apply to the hearing.
   (d)   At the conclusion of the hearing the City Manager or Hearing Officer may affirm, reverse or modify the decision appealed.
(Ord. MC-1503, 9-05-18; Ord. MC-1464, 3-07-18)