§ 33J-14. Appeal of administrative decisions.

(a)

Administrative remedies. Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, decisions of the Fire Director or of the County Planning and Zoning Director under this chapter may be appealed by the feepayer to the Developmental Impact Committee Executive Council for a de novo review. Appeals of the decisions of the Developmental Impact Committee Executive Council shall be to the Board of County Commissioners. If the feepayer appeals the decision of a Director or of the Developmental Impact Committee Executive Council, the decision on appeal shall be deemed a non-final order.

(b)

Procedure on appeal. If a feepayer wishes to appeal an administrative decision of the Fire Director or of the Zoning Director, the feepayer shall first file with the Developmental Impact Committee Coordinator a notice of administrative appeal on a form approved by the County Zoning Director. All appeals shall be filed within thirty (30) days of the issuance of a written decision of the Fire Director or of the Zoning Director and shall be accompanied by a letter which provides a full explanation of the request, the reason for the appeal, and any supporting documentation.

(c)

Proceedings before the Developmental Impact Committee. The Developmental Impact Committee Coordinator shall schedule the appeal before the Developmental Impact Executive Council as soon as practically possible. The Developmental Impact Executive Council shall vote to affirm, reject or revise the decision of the Fire Director or of the County Planning and Zoning Director. The written decision of the Council shall be mailed certified mail, return receipt requested. Any appeal to the County Commission shall be filed with the Zoning Director pursuant to Section 33-314 of this code within thirty (30) days from the date of the receipt of the Council's written decision.

(Ord. No. 90-26, § 2, 3-20-90; Ord. No. 95-215, § 1, 12-5-95; Ord. No. 98-125, § 30, 9-3-98; Ord. No. 15-144, § 4, 12-1-15)