§ 6-233. Appeal from decision of planning commission.

(a)

Notice of Appeal. A person desiring to appeal a decision of the planning commission shall file a notice of appeal with the city manager within the time required by Section 6-226.

(b)

Action on Appeal. The city manager shall set the appeal for public hearing at a regularly scheduled city council meeting not later than 60 days after the appeal is filed. The city manager shall give notice of the hearing on appeal in the time and manner set forth in Sections 6-210 and 6-211.

(c)

De Novo Hearing. The city council shall hear the appeal as a new matter. The original applicant has the burden of proof. The city council may act upon the application, either granting it, conditionally granting it or denying it, irrespective of the precise details of the appeal. In addition to considering the testimony and evidence presented at the hearing on the appeal, the city council shall consider all pertinent information from the file as a result of the previous hearings from which the appeal is taken.

(d)

Decision on Appeal. The city council may reverse or affirm in whole or in part, or may modify the order, requirement, decision or determination appealed from.

(Ord. No. 656, § 1(exh. A), 5-14-2018)