CHAPTER 13
ADMINISTRATIVE APPEALS

SECTION:

12-13-1: General

12-13-2: Appeals Requirements

12-13-3: Notice And Hearing

12-13-4: Decision

12-13-5: Judicial Review

12-13-1: GENERAL:

An administrative appeal may be brought before the Board of Adjustment for review of the Floodplain Administrator’s order, decision to grant, condition or deny a floodplain permit or interpretation of the Regulated Flood Hazard Area boundary. (Ord. 16-3, 11-7-2016; amd. Ord. 16-3, 12-19-2018)

12-13-2: APPEALS REQUIREMENTS:

The following provisions apply to administrative appeals:

   A.   An appeal shall include the basis of the appeal and supporting information including specific findings and conclusions of the Floodplain Administrator’s decision being appealed;

   B.   An appeal may be submitted by an applicant and/or anyone who may be aggrieved by the Floodplain Administrator’s decision or order;

   C.   Appeals must be received within 30 days of the date of the decision or order of the Floodplain Administrator; and

   D.   Additional information specific to the appeal request may be requested by the review panel. (Ord. 16-3, 11-7-2016; amd. Ord. 16-3, 12-19-2018)

12-13-3: NOTICE AND HEARING:

   A.   Notice of the pending appeal and hearing shall be provided pursuant to section 12-8-2. The Floodplain Administrator may notify DNRC and FEMA of pending appeals.

   B.   A public hearing on the appeal must be held within 30 days of the Notice unless set otherwise. (Ord. 16-3, 11-7-2016; amd. Ord. 16-3, 12-19-2018)

12-13-4: DECISION:

A judgment on an appeal shall be made within 30 days of the hearing unless set otherwise. The decision may affirm, modify, or overturn the Floodplain Administrator’s decision. A decision on an appeal of a permit cannot grant or issue a variance. A decision may support, reverse or remand an order or determination of a boundary of the Regulated Flood Hazard Area by the Floodplain Administrator. (Ord. 16-3, 11-7-2016; amd. Ord. 16-3, 12-19-2018)