The applicant or any aggrieved party may appeal to the planning commission a decision of the director of community development by filing an appeal in writing with the director of community development within ten (10) calendar days following the date of written notification to the applicant of the director's decision. If a timely appeal is not filed, the director's decision shall be final. The planning commission shall hear the matter at their next regularly scheduled meeting at which the matter can be heard. Notice of the hearing on the appeal shall be given in accordance with Section 20.52.030(G). The planning commission may sustain, modify, or overrule the decision of the director. In so doing, the planning commission shall make the findings and apply the standard of review contained in Section 20.65.040. The planning commission's decision may be appealed to the city council in accordance with Section 20.52.030(F) and Section 20.52.030(G).
(Ord. 2016-10-1492 § 1)