(A) Any person affected by a decision of the Occupancy Inspector shall have the right to appeal the decision of the Occupancy Inspector to the Administrator, provided that a written application for appeal is filed with the City Clerk within 20 business days after the day of the decision, notice or order was served. The fee for filing an appeal shall be $50. An application for appeal shall be based on a claim that the true intent of the occupancy code or ordinances legally adopted has been incorrectly interpreted, the provisions of the code or ordinances does not apply, or the requirements are adequately satisfied by other means.
(B) An appeal stays all further action on the matter being appealed, unless the Administrator certifies to the corporate authorities, after the notice of appeal is filed that for reasons stated in the certificate, a stay would cause immediate peril to life or property. In such case further action shall not be stayed unless the Circuit Court grants a restraining order for due cause and so notifies the Administrator.
(C) Within five business days of the filing of the appeal, the Administrator shall hold an informal hearing with the person to review the decision of the Occupancy Inspector. Unless otherwise agreed, the Administrator shall issue a written decision within two business days of the informal hearing. In the event the person is not satisfied with the decision of the Administrator regarding the appeal, the person may then appeal. This decision shall be final as of the date issued and may be appealed by the person to the courts in accordance with law.
(Prior Code, § 157.043)