§ 1-6.07. Action by the Council: Appeals on hearings to abate nuisances.

(a)

Appeals. Persons entitled to service pursuant to the provisions of Section 1-6.03 of this chapter may appeal from the decision of the department head by filing at the office of the City Clerk, within ten (10) days after the date of service of the decision, a written dated appeal containing:

(1)

A heading in the words: "Before the City Council";

(2)

A caption reading: "Appeal of ____________ ", giving the names of all appellants participating in the appeal;

(3)

A brief statement setting forth the legal interest of each of the appellants in the activity, building, or land involved in the notice and order;

(4)

A statement, in ordinary and concise language, of the specific order or action protested, together with any material facts supporting the contentions of the appellant;

(5)

The signatures of all parties named as appellants and their official mailing addresses; and

(6)

The verification of at least one appellant as to the truth of the matters stated in the appeal.

(b)

Hearings. As soon as practicable after receiving the written appeal, the City Clerk shall set a date for hearing the appeal by the Council, which date shall be not less than ten (10) days nor more than forty-five (45) days after the date the appeal was filed. Written notice of the time and place of the hearing shall be given at least ten (10) days prior to the date of the hearing to each appellant by the City Clerk, either by causing a copy of such notice to be delivered to the appellant personally, or by mailing a copy, postage prepaid, addressed to the appellant at his address shown on the appeal, or by posting a copy pursuant to Section 1-6.05 of this chapter. Continuances of the hearing may be granted by the Council on the motion of either party for good cause shown or on the Council's own motion.

(§ 8, Ord. 457, eff. November 10, 1980, as amended by § 4, Ord. 488, eff. October 28, 1981, and § 1, Ord. 579, eff. September 5, 1984)