The action of the Director on any decision made pursuant to this chapter shall be final unless, within fifteen (15) days after such action, any person with appropriate legal standing files a written appeal, and pays the appropriate fee to the clerk of the Commission. The timely filing of an appeal shall stay the Director's decision, which shall serve as a recommendation to the Commission. All such appeals shall reference the decision of the Director and shall specifically describe the grounds for the appeal. (§ 1, Ord. 1191, eff. September 5, 1996; as amended by Ord. 1518, eff. February 13, 2020)