San Luis Obispo Municipal Code Ch. 17.126 Appeals

Any person may appeal a decision of any official body, except that administrative decisions requiring no discretionary judgment, as provided in Chapter 1.20, may not be appealed. (Ord. 1650 § 3 (Exh. B), 2018)

Appeals must be filed within ten calendar days of the rendering of a decision which is being appealed. If the tenth day is a Saturday, Sunday, or holiday, the appeal period shall extend to the next business day. (Ord. 1650 § 3 (Exh. B), 2018)

The appeal shall concern a specific action and shall state the grounds for appeal. Applicable fees for the appeal shall be paid as established by council resolution. (Ord. 1650 § 3 (Exh. B), 2018)

A. Decisions of the director shall be appealed to the planning commission. Such appeals shall be filed with the director.

B. Decisions of the planning commission shall be appealed to the council. Such appeals shall be filed with the city clerk.

C. The director or city clerk, as applicable, shall have the authority to combine multiple appeal filings for a single public hearing. (Ord. 1650 § 3 (Exh. B), 2018)

A. Action on appeals shall be “de novo” review and shall be considered at the same type of hearing and after the same notice that is required for the original decision.

B. Once an appeal has been filed, it shall be scheduled for the earliest available meeting, considering public notice requirements and scheduled hearings, unless the appellant agrees to a later date. (Ord. 1650 § 3 (Exh. B), 2018)