§ 9-2-56. ADMINISTRATIVE APPEAL.

(A)

Except as provided in Subsection (E) of this section, an interested party may appeal a decision by the accountable official on an application for a permit under Section 9-2-39 ( Permit for an Outdoor Music Venue ).

(B)

An appeal under this section must be filed with the accountable official, in writing, no later than the 14th day after the date the decision is issued and must describe the decision being appealed and the specific grounds for the appeal.

(C)

Unless otherwise agreed to by the parties, a public hearing on an appeal shall be held at the earliest council meeting for which notice of the hearing can be timely provided.

(D)

At any time prior to an appeal hearing, the accountable official may revise a permit to include conditions agreed to by the parties that are within the scope of the accountable official's authority under this chapter.

(E)

In deciding an appeal, the city council may uphold, reverse, or modify a decision of the accountable official, including the requirements and conditions of a multi-day special event permit.

(F)

A neighborhood organization may not appeal a decision to approve a permit for property located within the following boundaries:

(1)

Eastern boundary: I-35;

(2)

Southern boundary: the northern shore of Lady Bird Lake;

(3)

Western boundary: north along the eastern shore of Shoal Creek, north along West Avenue to 7th Street, east along 7th Street to Lavaca Boulevard, north along Lavaca Boulevard to 11th Street; and

(4)

Northern boundary: 11th Street.

Source: Ord. 20110210-029; Ord. No. 20180510-018 , Pt. 6, 5-21-18.