(A) Any decision by city staff or Planning Commission pertaining to a land use matter or an application to use or develop property within the city may be appealed to the City Council for review.
(B) An appeal may only be made by a party to the decision. A
PARTY shall mean any person, organization or agency entitled to notice by the procedures leading to the action taken, or any person whose rights or property may be substantially affected by the decision. A person may also be recognized as a party by the chairperson of the body conducting a public meeting or hearing prior to the final decision.
(C) An appeal shall be made in writing in letter format. The following information shall be included in the letter:
(1) Reference to the specific decision, the body making that decision and the date of the decision;
(2) Explanation of the appellant's relationship to the subject property or action and how the decision will adversely affect the appellant or his or her property; and
(3) Statement(s) as to:
(a) How the decision-making body incorrectly interpreted specific portions of relevant ordinances, the city's comprehensive plan, other requirements of law in arriving at its decision; or
(b) What important information was not considered in making the decision.
(D) An appeal shall be filed with the city no later than ten calendar days after the decision has been made. If the tenth day falls on a weekend or holiday, the period shall include the next regular work day.
(Ord. 225, passed 10-20-1994, § 28.2)