(a) Any person aggrieved by an administrative decision of the Zoning Administrator or a decision of the Planning and Zoning Commission made in the enforcement, administration or application of a provision of this Code of Ordinances regarding land use may appeal to a hearing officer by (1) delivering a notice to the City Clerk within 15 calendar days of the person’s receipt of a written decision of the Planning and Zoning Commission or Zoning Administrator; and (2) simultaneously paying the appeal fee set forth in the schedule of fees and penalties established by the City Manager and approved by the Council. Recommendations of the Planning and Zoning Commission may not be appealed.

(b) An appeal to a hearing officer shall be conducted in accordance with the process set forth in CCO 2.05.110.

(c) A person is aggrieved and has the right of appeal of a decision of the Zoning Administrator or the Planning and Zoning Commission to a hearing officer within the meaning of this section only if s/he (1) has an interest in the real property that is the subject of the decision; or (2) has an interest in real property located within 700 feet of the exterior boundaries of the real property that is the subject of the decision. [Code 1979 § 14.02.070.]