Hearing Examiner Appeal Procedures

Certain decisions or actions by the City may be appealed to the City Hearing Examiner.  Any person adversely affected by the action or decision may file an appeal.  The following is an overview of the appeal procedures.  For additional information, see SMC 1.15, 1.20, or 16A.17.

I.        Types of Appeals

Code Enforcement Notice and Orders	Administrative Interpretations or Decisions
Building Code Notice and Orders	SEPA Determinations

II.        How to Appeal

1.  The appeal may only be filed with the City Clerk and must include the required appeal fee of $100.00.
2.  The appeal must be on a form provided by the City Clerk.  To Download the forms, including detailed appeal instructions, click on the above links.
3.  The appeal must be filed within 14 days from the date of the Notice and Order, Administrative Decision, SEPA determination, etc.
4.  Once the appeal is filed, a party may submit supplemental information up to 21 days after the appeal is filed (14 days for a SEPA appeal).

III.      Appeal Hearing 

IV.       Hearing Examiner Decision