Hearing Examiner Appeal Procedures

Certain decisions or actions by the City may be appealed to the City Hearing Examiner. Any person adversely affected by the action or decision may file an appeal. The following is an overview of the appeal procedures. For additional information, see the SeaTac Municipal Code (SMC).

I. Types of Appeals

• Code Enforcement Notice and Orders [PDF]
• Administrative Interpretations or Decisions [PDF]
• Building Code Notice and Orders [PDF]
• SEPA Determinations [PDF]
   

II. How to Appeal

1. The appeal may only be filed with the City Clerk and must include the required appeal fee which can be found in the City's fee schedule. In addition, the appellant pays the cost of the hearing examiner services if the appeal is dismissed or denied.
2. The appeal must be on a form provided by the City Clerk. To Download the forms, including detailed appeal instructions, click on the above links.
3. The appeal must be filed within 14 days from the date of the decision or action unless a shorter or longer period is provided in the municipal code or on the notice of decision or action.

III. Appeal Hearing

1. The hearing will be governed by SMC 16A.17 and the Hearing Examiners Rules of Procedures.
2. The Appeal hearing before the Hearing Examiner will be set within approximately 45-90 days after filing the appeal, unless otherwise decided by the Hearing Examiner.
3.  The appellant will be notified in writing of the hearing date at least 30 days prior to the hearing.

IV. Hearing Examiner Decision

Within ten (10) days after the appeal hearing the Hearing Examiner will render a written decision on the appeal.

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