17.89.110 Appeals – Generally.
A. Appeals – Standing. Any person or persons aggrieved by an action or determination taken under this chapter may appeal said action or determination.
B. Jurisdiction. Appeals of actions and determinations of the zoning administrator are heard by the commission. The commission’s action may be appealed pursuant to Chapter 17.98 PMC by any party, including a city official.
C. Time Limitation. An appeal of a decision of the zoning administrator or of the commission must be filed within 20 calendar days of the action or determination being appealed. The right of appeal is forfeited unless a written appeal is delivered to the clerk within 20 calendar days of the zoning administrator’s or commission’s action or determination. Computation of the time period for filing an appeal shall commence with the date on which the action or determination is mailed or delivered to the parties involved. Any decision not appealed within this time limit shall become final.
D. Applications. The appeal application for each appeal shall be filed with the clerk, on a form prescribed by the city clerk, and contain at least the following information:
1. The name and address of the appellant and that of the appellant’s representative, if appellant is represented; and
2. A description of the action or determination from which the appeal is sought; and
3. The reason for the appeal which must show a grievance to the applicant.
E. Fees. All applications for appeals shall be accompanied by a payment of a non-refundable fee according to the current, adopted budget. (Ord. 18-006 § 5, 2018)