APPEALS.
Austin City Code § 2-14-13
in effect§ 2-14-13 - APPEALS.
(A) An applicant may appeal the written decision to deny or to grant an alternative reasonable accommodation no later than 30 calendar days from the date the decision is mailed.
(B) An appeal must be in writing and include the grounds for the appeal.
(C) If an applicant needs assistance appealing a written decision, the director will provide assistance including, but not limited to, transcribing a verbal appeal into a written appeal.
(D) An applicant is not required to pay a fee to appeal a written decision.
(E) An applicant may request an expedited review of an appeal.
(F) An appeal will be decided by the City Manager's designee.
(G) If the appeal includes a request for an expedited review, the City Manager's designee will take action to accommodate such request.
(H) If a written decision on the appeal is not rendered within 30 calendar days from the date the appeal is received, the requested accommodation shall be deemed granted.
(I) Consideration of an appeal is subject to the same standards set forth in Section 2-14-12 (Decision on an Accommodation).
Source: Ord. No. 20160204-046, Pt. 1, 2-15-2016.
Source: City of Austin, City Code and City Charter (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/tx/austin/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT2AD_CH2-14REAC_ART2PR_S2-14-13APFetched: 10/27/2026