Scotts Valley Municipal Code Art. IV Appeals

A. Any person interested in or aggrieved by any decision of the chief of police rendered pursuant to the provisions of this chapter may, within ten days after the date thereof, file an appeal with the city clerk. The appeal shall be in writing and shall be accompanied by a filing fee as established by resolution of the city council, and shall specify the ground(s) upon which the appeal is taken.

B. Upon receipt of the appeal, the city clerk shall set the matter for hearing not less than ten days nor more than thirty days thereafter, and shall provide the appellant with not less than ten days written notice of the date, time and place thereof. The filing of such an appeal shall stay the effect of the decision until the city council hears the appeal and affirms, reverses, or modifies the decision appealed.

C. The hearing before the city council may be continued from time to time but shall be concluded within thirty days after it commences. Notice of the decision of the city council shall forthwith be given to the appellant.

(Ord. 38.1 § 2(part), 1987)