Any permit applicant, permit holder or other discharger adversely affected by any decision, action or determination made by or on behalf of the city in interpreting or implementing the provisions of this chapter or any permit issued hereto, may file with the city a written request for reconsideration. The request shall be acted upon by the Superintendent 45 days from the date of filing. If the ruling made by the Superintendent is unsatisfactory to the person requesting reconsideration, the person may make a written appeal to the City Council within 45 days after notice of the action taken by the Superintendent. The written appeal shall state all the pertinent aspects of the matter, and shall be accompanied by a fee of $100 which shall be refunded if the appeal is sustained. Within 45 days after the written appeal is received, the City Council shall hold a hearing on this matter. At this hearing, the discharger may appear personally or through counsel, cross-examine witnesses and present evidence in his or her own behalf. Notice of the hearing shall be given in accordance with § 51.002 at least 15 days prior to the date of hearing. Within 45 days after the hearing is closed, the City Council shall make a final ruling on the appeal.
(1994 Code, § 13.20.100) (Ord. 78-105, passed - -1978)
Editor's note:
This section is currently undergoing review and revision by the city