§ 7.8.16. Appeals, authorized form.

(A)

For all authorized matters other than Unsafe Building/ Structure, any person or persons who have an interest adversely impacted by the Chief Building Official's decision may file an appeal.

(B)

For Unsafe Building/Structures, any person entitled to service in accordance with the provisions of Section 7.8.9 may appeal any action of the Chief Building Official or his designee.

(C)

Appeals must be in the form described below:

(1)

Identification of the land, and building or structure by street address and/or legal description, as appropriate.

(2)

A statement identifying the legal interest of the appellant or the interest of the appellant adversely impacted by the Chief Building Official's decision.

(3)

A statement identifying specific portions or sections of the Notice of Unsafe Building/Structure or written decision of the Chief Building Official which are being appealed.

(4)

A statement detailing the issues on which the appellant desires to be heard in relation to (3) above.

(5)

The legal signature of the appellant(s) and his official mailing address(es).

(D)

Upon receipt of an appeal, the Board of Adjustment shall fix a date, time, and location for the hearing of the appeal. The hearing date shall not be more than 30 days from the date the appeal was received by the Chief Building Official unless the appellant agrees to a later date or the City demonstrates good cause. [Amd. Ord. 47-07 10/16/07]

(E)

Waiver of appeal. All appeals must be received by the Chief Building Official no later than 30 days from the date of service the Notice of Unsafe Building/Structure or 30 days after receipt of the Chief Building Official's written decision which is appealed. Failure to appeal within the time period specified shall constitute a waiver and shall make the decision of the Building Official a final decision or order.