§ 70-84. Appeals to the city council.

(a)

Any person who is a party of record and who is aggrieved by the commission's recommendation or decision may appeal on the record to the city council. Appeals shall be submitted in writing not more than ten days following the date of the commission's action. Appeals shall be submitted to the planning division and shall specify the action of the commission being appealed and the grounds or reasons for the appeal. A transcript of the commission's hearings, actions, records, and any and all documents pertaining thereto shall be provided to the city. Costs shall be borne by the appellant.

(b)

The planning director shall mail a copy of a written notice of appeal to all parties of record which shall include the date, time and place when the appeal will be presented to the city council. Costs shall be borne by the appellant. Failure to receive a mailed notice shall not invalidate the actions of the city council taken as a result of the appeal.

(c)

Within 30 days of the notice to appeal, the city council shall hold a hearing on the record, and shall approve or reverse in whole or in part the recommendation or decision of the commission. Where there is a need for additional information, the council may remand the case for further consideration.

(Code 1971, § 15½-15)