Municipal Code, Complete - City of Santa Barbara

16.12.040 Appeals.
A. Any User, permit applicant, or permit holder affected by any decision, action or determination, including the
assessment of fines and civil penalties, Cease and Desist Orders, and other administrative remedies, made by the
Public Works Director, interpreting or implementing the provisions of this Title or in any permit issued herein, may
file with the Public Works Director a written request for reconsideration within fifteen (15) calendar days of such
decision, action, or determination, setting forth in detail the facts supporting the User's request for reconsideration.
B. The decision, action or determination of the Public Works Director shall remain in effect during such period
of reconsideration and during the period of any appeal or judicial review under the provisions of this Code.
C. A decision, action or determination of the Public Works Director, after reconsideration is determined or
denied, may be appealed to the City Council under the provisions of Chapter 1.30 of this Code, except that, as to
decisions to assess a civil penalty, the shorter time limit for judicial review that is to be found in California
Government Code Section 54740.6, and amendments hereafter adopted to Section 54740.6, shall prevail, to the extent
allowed by law. (Ord. 5078, 1998; Ord. 4589, 1989; Ord. 3883 §1, 1977.)
347-1 rev. 12/31/98