Suisun City Municipal Code Ch. 18.84 Appeals

The planning commission shall have power to hear and decide appeals when it is alleged by the appellant that there is error in any order, requirement, permit, decision, or determination made by an administrative official in the administration or enforcement of this title.

(Ord. No. 743, § 3, 3-21-2017)

Any person, firm, or corporation aggrieved or affected by any determination in the administration of this title may, within ten days, file an appeal in writing with the planning commission. Filing of an appeal shall stay all proceedings on furtherance of the action appealed from until the determination of the appeal.

Upon receipt of such appeal by the commission, the commission shall set a date for a public hearing not less than 35 days thereafter. Notices of such hearing shall be posted on the property involved at least five days prior to such hearing.

(Ord. No. 743, § 3, 3-21-2017)

The development services director shall transmit to the commission copies of all papers constituting the record of action appealed from, including a written statement setting forth the reasons for his decision.

(Ord. No. 743, § 3, 3-21-2017)

Upon hearing the appeal, the planning commission shall find that the decision appealed from shall be affirmed, changed, or modified. Notice of the commission's decision shall be mailed forthwith to the original applicant, the person making the appeal, and to any other person who has filed a written request with the commission.

(Ord. No. 743, § 3, 3-21-2017)

In case an applicant or any interested party is not satisfied with the decision of the planning commission, he or she may appeal in writing to the city council within ten days. A copy of the appeal shall be submitted to the planning commission. The city council shall consider the appeal and render its decision within 60 days after receipt of the appeal.

(Ord. No. 743, § 3, 3-21-2017)

A call for review may be filed by two members of the city council with the development services director within ten days of the commission's decision. No fee shall be required. The city council shall consider the item called for review and render its decision within 60 days after the filing of the request for review with the development services director.

(Ord. No. 743, § 3, 3-21-2017)

Decisions that are appealed or called up for review shall not become effective until the appeal or review is resolved.

(Ord. No. 743, § 3, 3-21-2017)