In the event that the Director of Public Works denies an application, the applicant’s remedy shall be to appeal to the City Council. The applicant shall file a written notice of appeal with the City Clerk within 15 days from the date of receipt of the denial of the excavation permit application. The appeal notice shall state the specific reasons for objection to the decision of the Director. At the next regular City Council meeting following receipt by the City Clerk of the applicant’s notice of appeal, the City Council shall set a date to hear the applicant’s appeal. The City Council shall conduct a hearing on the applicant’s appeal within 45 days of the date the City Clerk received the notice of appeal. A majority vote of the City Council shall be required to reverse the decision of the Director. (Ord. 06-09 § 1; Ord. 18-06 § 1)