§ 33K-14. Appeal of administrative decisions.

(a)

Administrative remedies. Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, decisions of the County Planning and Zoning Director under this chapter may be appealed by the feepayer or the School Board to the Developmental Impact Committee Executive Council for a de novo review. Appeals of the decisions of the Developmental Impact Committee Executive Council may be made by either the feepayer or the School Board 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 or School Board decides to appeal an administrative decision of the County Planning and Zoning Director, the feepayer or School Board shall first file a notice of administrative appeal with the Developmental Impact Committee Coordinator on a form approved by the Zoning Director. All appeals shall be filed within thirty (30) days of the issuance of a written decision 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 Council as soon as practically possible. The Developmental Impact Committee Executive Council shall vote to affirm, reject or revise the decision of the County Planning and Zoning Director. The written decision of the Executive 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 Executive Council's written decision.

(Ord. No. 95-79, § 2(14), 5-2-95; Ord. No. 95-215, § 1, 12-5-95; Ord. No. 98-125, § 31, 9-3-98; Ord. No. 15-144, § 5, 12-1-15)