Following the time set for receipt of written arguments from the appellant and appellee, the clerk shall prepare and distribute to the hearing officer an appeal packet containing the notice of appeal, the appeal record, written comments by interested parties, and any briefs filed in accordance with PMC 17.98.040. Notice of the hearing date shall be published in a newspaper of general circulation and shall be mailed or personally served to the appellant and appellee. Interested persons requesting a copy of the record shall be charged on a per page basis. (Ord. 07-018 § 5, 2007)