1.20.250 Appeals—General.
A. Appeals and Jurisdiction. All notice and orders, and stop work orders, may only be appealed to the hearing examiner in accordance with this section.
1. Appeals to hearing examiner shall be served on the hearing examiner’s clerk, who will forward them to the hearing examiner.
2. Appeals of the hearing examiner’s decision shall be to superior court in conformance with Chapter 36.70C RCW.
B. Final Decisions. Final decisions become effective on the day after the appeal period expires unless an appeal is filed.
C. Standing. The following parties have standing to appeal a notice and order or stop work order:
1. The owner of the property subject to a notice and order or a stop work order; and
2. The person cited in the notice and order or stop work order.
D. Burden of Proof. Unless otherwise provided by law, (1) the determination by city staff issuing the determination shall be accorded substantial weight, and (2) the appellant shall have the burden of proof to show that the original administrative decision was issued in error of law or that the findings, conclusions, or decision are not supported by substantial evidence. (Ord. 3901-22 § 2 (Exh. A), 2022.)