Chapter 18.62
APPEALS
Sections:
18.62.050 Powers of hearing examiner.
18.62.010 Right to appeal.
Any order, requirement, permit or decision of any administrative official carrying out the administration or enforcement of this title may be appealed to the hearing examiner by the affected person, or by any office, department, board or commission of the city.
(Ord. O95-035, Amended, 12/19/1995; Ord. 1259, Amended, 11/06/1990; Ord. 883, Added, 05/06/1984)
18.62.020 Time limitations.
Such written appeal shall be submitted to the administrative official within a reasonable time not to exceed fourteen days, shall specify the grounds for the appeal, and shall be accompanied by a fee as established by resolution of the city council.
(Ord. O97-025, Amended, 12/02/1997; Ord. O95-035, Amended, 12/19/1995; Ord. 1147, Amended, 12/15/1987; Ord. 883, Added, 05/06/1984)
18.62.030 Procedure.
Upon receipt of such an appeal, the administrative official shall immediately forward the appeal to the hearing examiner, along with all records and proceedings pertaining to the decision, together with such additional written report as he/she deems pertinent.
(Ord. O95-035, Amended, 12/19/1995; Ord. 1259, Amended, 11/06/1990; Ord. 883, Added, 05/06/1984)
18.62.040 Notice and hearing.
The hearing examiner shall set a date for a hearing of the appeal. Notice of any required public hearing, stating the nature of the appeal with time and location of hearing, shall be published once at least ten days before such hearing in the official newspaper of general circulation within the community.
(Ord. O95-035, Amended, 12/19/1995; Ord. 1259, Amended, 11/06/1990; Ord. 883, Added, 05/06/1984)
18.62.050 Powers of hearing examiner.
In exercising his/her powers, the hearing examiner may, so long as such action is in conformity with the terms of this title, reverse or affirm, wholly or partly, or may modify the order, requirement, decision or determination as should be made, and to that end, shall have all power of the officer from whom the appeal is being taken, insofar as the decision on the particular issue is concerned, and in making the determination, the hearing examiner may hear any pertinent facts bearing on the case.
(Ord. O95-035, Amended, 12/19/1995; Ord. 1259, Amended, 11/06/1990; Ord. 883, Added, 05/06/1984)