§ 19.17.040. Application.

A.

Appeals pursuant to this Chapter may only be taken from the written decision or opinion of the Director of Planning, or the Health Officer as applicable.

B.

Requests for a written decision or opinion from the Director of Planning shall be made in writing. Requests must be specific and in sufficient detail to provide a clear basis for issuing the requested decision or opinion.

C.

Upon receipt of an appropriate request, the Director of Planning shall respond in writing within ten (10) days setting forth the decision of the Director of Planning. Said response shall also include the statement "Should you wish to appeal this decision, the appeal must be filed with the Secretary to the Planning Commission no later than 5:00 p.m. on ________, or no subsequent appeal on this issue may be heard." The Director of Planning shall provide a minimum of ten (10) days from the date of mailing the letter for filing an appeal.

D.

The appeal shall set forth in detail:

1.

The identity of the appellant and interest in the decision;

2.

The identity of the decision appealed;

3.

A clear, complete, but brief statement of the reasons why, in the appellant's opinion, the administrative decision or interpretation is unjustified or inappropriate because:

a.

The findings, interpretation and decision are not supported by the evidence, or

b.

The decision or interpretation is contrary to law.

4.

The specific reasons the appellant disagrees with the decision or interpretation.

E.

The appeal shall not be accepted by the Secretary to the Planning Commission unless it is complete and complies with all requirements.

(Ord. 4082, 2000; Ord. 3797, 1994)

(Ord. No. 5135, § 89, 7-7-2009)