Any person seeking a special permit for erection of any new utility poles and wires within the city boundaries and above the surface of the ground shall first make application to the director of community development which application shall be approved or denied. In the event the permit is denied, the applicant may appeal the decision of the director of community development by filing an appeal with the city clerk within 10 days of the decision. A copy of the appeal shall be provided to the director of community development. The city council shall agendize the appeal for the next regular or special meeting, hear arguments and decide the matter. The decision shall be final. [Code 2006 § 7-10-3].