Any person aggrieved by the refusal of a permit or the terms of a permit required by this chapter may appeal in writing to the City Council. The appeal shall be accompanied by a filing fee of $15.00. The City Council shall, within 40 days after the filing of an appeal, hold a hearing on said appeal and shall mail notice in writing of the date thereof to the appellant and applicant at least five days before the hearing date. The decision of the City Council shall be rendered within 10 days after the initial hearing date and shall be binding upon the parties, except that the determinations made by the health officer relating directly to the public health may not be overruled or modified by the City Council. (Ord. 1547 § 1, 1974; prior code § 35.714(H)).