§ 12-28. Appeal process.

This section regarding the appeal process shall apply only to privately constructed projects within the jurisdiction of the Land Development Code. The appeal process shall not apply to PCU community investment program projects.

(a)

Appeals to the utilities code committee. Any person aggrieved by a decision of an individual county staff member, relative to any reference manual, may appeal such decision to the utilities code committee. Such appeal must be in writing and made within seven (7) calendar days of the decision of the staff member. The appeal shall include a summary of the decision being appealed and the basis for the appeal. The utilities code committee will meet, within fifteen (15) calendar days of the receipt of the appeal, to discuss the matter and will render a decision within seven (7) calendar days of conclusion of the meeting. The person making the appeal to the utilities code committee may attend the meeting and will have an opportunity to present information to the committee regarding their interest.

(b)

Appeals to director. Any person aggrieved by an appeal decision made by the utilities code committee, relative to any reference manual, may appeal such decision to the director. Such appeal must be in writing and made within seven (7) calendar days of the decision by the utilities code committee. The appeal shall include a summary of the decision being appealed and the basis for the appeal. The director shall have fifteen (15) calendar days from the receipt of the appeal to render a decision.

(c)

Appeals to the county manager. Any person aggrieved by an appeal decision made by the director, relative to any reference manual, may appeal such decision to the county manager. Such appeal must be in writing, made within seven (7) calendar days of the director's decision, and a copy of the appeal must be forwarded to the director. The appeal shall include a summary of the decision being appealed and the basis for the appeal. The county manager shall have fifteen (15) calendar days from the receipt of the appeal to render a decision.

(d)

Appeals to the BOCC. Any person aggrieved by an appeal decision, made by the county manager, relative to any reference manual, may appeal such decision to the BOCC upon written request of the affected party. Each such appeal shall be submitted with an appeals fee as established by a separate resolution adopted by the BOCC. In deciding such appeals, the BOCC shall consider the provisions and intent of this article and shall consider the legitimate interest of the affected party as well as the interest of existing PCU customers.

(Ord. No. 10-081, § 13, 12-1-10)