An applicant may contest the denial of an application for any permit described in this chapter by filing an appeal to the city council that conforms with the city’s appeal requirements. A written notice of the appeal concisely stating the facts of the case and the grounds of appeal shall be filed with the city clerk within ten calendar days of service of the letter denying the permit, and it shall be accompanied by the required appeal processing fee. Any appeal not timely filed shall be rejected. The city clerk shall have the matter set for hearing at a regular meeting of the city council and shall give the appellant written notice of the time and place of the hearing at least ten days before the hearing. The decision of the city council taken after the appellant has had an opportunity to be heard is final. (Ord. 223 § 3, 2003)