a. Any person whose application for a well permit has been denied may, within thirty (30) days after the date of such denial, appeal said decision in writing to the City Council of the City of Clearlake. The written appeal shall contain sufficient information to support the basis of the appeal and be accompanied by any required fee.

b. The City Council of the City of Clearlake shall hold a public hearing on the appeal. Notice of such hearing shall be given, not less than ten (10) days prior to such hearing, by written notice to the appellant and any surrounding property owners whose property may be affected by the proposed well permit. Any failure to give such notice to surrounding property owners as aforesaid shall not invalidate or affect the decision of the City Council of the City of Clearlake.

c. The City Council of the City of Clearlake shall render a written decision and findings on the appeal within thirty (30) days after the close of the public hearing. A copy of such decision and findings shall be provided to the appellant and the Health Officer. (Ord. #23-90, S1)