A. 
When any person by reason of special circumstances, is of the opinion that any provision of this title is unjust or inequitable as applied to the premises, he or she may make written application to the council stating the special circumstances, citing the provision complained of, and requesting suspension or modification of that provision complained of, and requesting suspension or modification of that provision as applied to his or her premises.
B. 
The appeal shall be made in writing and filed with the city clerk, along with any applicable appeal fees, and shall state the factual basis for the appeal. The council shall consider the appeal within 60 days of receipt of the appeal, provided, however, that council action on the appeal may be continued from time to time. The decision of the council on the appeal shall be final.
(Prior code § 14.60.001; Ord. 94-1 § 1, 1994)
The council may, on its own motion, find that by reason of special circumstances any provision of this title should be suspended or modified as applied to a particular premises and may, by resolution, order such suspension of modification for such premises during the period of such special circumstances, or any part thereof.
(Prior code § 14.60.002; Ord. 94-1 § 1, 1994)
The council shall set by resolution the fee to be charged for the filing of an appeal with the city clerk, for matters relating to this title.
(Prior code § 14.60.003; Ord. 94-1 § 1, 1994)