A. The written decision on the request for reasonable accommodation shall explain in detail the basis of the decision, including the reviewing authority's findings on the criteria set forth in Section 17.56.070. All written decisions shall give notice of the applicant's right to appeal and to request reasonable accommodation in the appeals process as set forth below. The notice of decision shall be sent to the applicant by certified mail.

B. The written decision of the reviewing authority shall be final unless an applicant appeals it to the city council.

C. If the reviewing authority fails to render a written decision on the request for reasonable accommodation within the thirty-day time period allotted by Section 17.56.060, the request shall be deemed granted.

D. While a request for reasonable accommodation is pending, all laws and regulations otherwise applicable to the property that is the subject of the request shall remain in full force and effect. (Ord. 13-02, 2012)