Chapter 2.39
APPEALS FROM ADMINISTRATIVE DECISIONS

Sections:

2.39.010    Administrative decisions – Appeals.

2.39.020    Judicial review.

2.39.010 Administrative decisions – Appeals.

A. Any administrative decision for which an appeal is not otherwise provided may be appealed to the city council as provided in this chapter. The city council may refer any appeal to it to the hearing examiner for decision.

B. Any person aggrieved by an administrative decision of a city official may appeal such decision by filing a written notice with the city clerk, within 10 days of the decision.

C. The notice of appeal shall be filed on a form provided by the city and shall specify the error(s) claimed.

D. Upon receipt of the notice of appeal and the required fee, the city clerk shall:

1. File a copy of the notice with the city attorney and with the administrative official whose decision is subject to appeal;

2. File a copy of the notice of appeal with the hearing examiner when the hearing examiner is authorized by ordinance to decide the appeal;

3. Place the notice on the city council’s next consent calendar, whenever the city council has reserved to itself decision making authority;

4. File a copy of the notice of appeal with the hearing examiner whenever the city council refers a decision to that official.

E. Each notice of appeal shall be accompanied by the fee established by city council resolution. (Ord. 900 § 1, 2003; Ord. 832 § 1, 2000; Ord. 787 § 1, 1999; Ord. 571 § 2, 1994)

2.39.020 Judicial review.

Unless city ordinance or state law provides otherwise, a decision on an appeal is final unless within 10 days after entry of the decision an appeal is filed with the superior court of King County. (Ord. 900 § 1, 2003; Ord. 832 § 1, 2000; Ord. 571 § 4, 1994. Formerly 2.39.030.)