Uniform administrative hearing procedures
Summary
A new ordinance creates a neutral hearing officer for city appeals like code enforcement, licensing, permits, and dangerous-dog hearings — instead of the department head who made the original call. Councilmembers debated whether officers need subject-matter expertise; adoption comes next meeting.
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Last discussed Feb 17, 2026.
Impact analysis
Hearing officers will be compensated, but the city says costs are minimal and offset by freed-up staff time.
Anyone appealing a city enforcement decision — they'll get a neutral, legally trained decision-maker.
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