A. Who May Participate. The appellant, the appropriate city staff, any witnesses called by the appellant or city staff, and any other person may participate in an appeal hearing.

B. Burden of Proof. The appellant has the burden of proof to establish, by a preponderance of the evidence, that the decision appealed from is incorrect, including as applicable, whether the action conforms to relevant elements of the city’s development regulations, comprehensive plan, and that any significant adverse environmental impacts have been adequately addressed.

C. Hearing Record. An electronic sound recording of each hearing shall be made. (Ord. 2071 § 2, 1996)