8-7-4-1: ADMINISTRATIVE APPEALS:

Zoning Administrator decisions may be appealed to the City Council. Any such appeal shall be filed in accordance with the following procedures:

   A.   Who May Appeal: Appeals may be filed by anyone affected by the decision.

   B.   Appeal Period: Any appeal shall be filed within fourteen (14) calendar days after the date of the Zoning Administrator's written decision. If the last day for appeal is a day city hall is closed, the appeal period shall extend to the next day city hall is open. Appeals filed beyond the appeal period shall not be accepted.

   C.   Form of Appeal: An appeal shall be filed in writing with the City Clerk. The appeal shall clearly and concisely state the extent of the appeal, the applicable code section(s) being appealed, the reason and grounds for the appeal, and the specific impact on the appellant. The appeal shall be accompanied by the filing fee established by the City Council.

   D.   Effect of Appeal: An appeal stays all proceedings in furtherance of the action taken unless the administrator certifies to the council after the notice of appeal is filed that by reason of facts stated in the application, a stay would, in the administrator’s opinion, cause imminent peril to life and property. In such case, proceedings shall not be stayed other than by a restraining order which may be granted by the council or by a court based upon an application, with notice to the administrator showing due cause.

   E.   Decision on the Appeal: The City Council may affirm, affirm in part, reverse, or modify the decision being appealed. The City Council may adopt additional conditions of approval as the facts warrant. (Ord. 40, 10-1978, rev. 9-1980; amd. Ord. 858, 10-26-2021)