A. Any permit applicant, permit holder, authorized industrial wastewater discharger or other discharger adversely affected by any decision, action or determination made by the superintendent in interpreting or implementing the provisions of this chapter or any permit issued pursuant to this chapter may file with the city council a written request for reconsideration. Such request shall be acted upon by the city council within forty-five days from the date of filing.

B. The written appeal shall state all the pertinent aspects of the matter, and shall be accompanied by a fee of two hundred dollars, which shall be refunded if the appeal is sustained. Within forty-five days after the written appeal is received, the city council shall hold a hearing on the matter. At this hearing, the discharger may appear personally or through counsel, cross-examine witnesses, and present evidence in his own behalf. Notice of the hearing shall be given in accordance with Section 13.12.380 at least fifteen days prior to the date of hearing. Within forty-five days after the hearing is closed, the city council shall make a final ruling on the appeal. (Ord. 142 § 212, 1976)