Willows Municipal Code Ch. 17.35 Appeals

Any person who is dissatisfied with an action of the planning commission may, within 15 days after such action, appeal in writing to the city council for a public hearing. Within 15 days of any such appeal, the planning commission shall forward the map or other documents to the city council for review. A public notice of said hearing shall be made by the city clerk and the hearing shall be held within the time limit required by the Map Act. The city council may continue such hearing from time to time, not to exceed 15 days from the date of first hearing without mutual consent.

(Prior code § 14-1001; Ord. 550-79, 5-8-1979)

At the time fixed for the hearing, the city council shall hear testimony of representatives of the commission, of any witnesses on its behalf, of the petitioner, and of any other parties at interest.

(Prior code § 14-1002; Ord. 550-79, 5-8-1979)

The city council shall consider the record and such additional evidence as may be offered and may affirm, reverse, or modify, in whole or in part, the order, requirement, decision, recommendation, interpretation, or ruling appealed from, or make and substitute such other or additional decision or determination as it may find warranted under law and facts.

(Prior code § 14-1003; Ord. 550-79, 5-8-1979)

The decision of the city council as a result of said hearing shall be expressed by a motion in writing, and the city council shall forthwith transmit a copy thereof to the subdivider and the commission within 10 days of conclusion of the hearing.

(Prior code § 14-1004; Ord. 550-79, 5-8-1979)