(a) Any person aggrieved by the amount of the Stormwater Fee imposed with respect to property in which he has an interest may appeal the amount of the Stormwater Fee by filing a written notice of appeal with the Assistant County Administrator for Public Works within 30 days of mailing or delivery of the notification of the Stormwater Fee. The Assistant County Administrator for Public Works will send the decision and notice of appeal to a hearing officer to be appointed by the County Administrator or their designee. The notice of appeal shall state the specific reasons why the amount of the Stormwater Fee is alleged to be in error. The hearing officer shall hear the appeal within 30 days after receipt of the written appeal, or within such time as may be practicable. The hearing officer shall render a decision on the appeal in writing within 10 working days after the appeal has been heard. The decision of the hearing officer shall be final with respect to the Stormwater Fees.
(b) Any person aggrieved by the decision of the Assistant County Administrator for Public Works with respect to a civil penalty imposed may appeal in writing within 30 days of the mailing or delivery of the notification of the imposition of such penalty to the Assistant County Administrator for Public Works according to the procedure set forth in subsection (a) above. The penalty shall be stayed during the pendency of such appeal. The decision of the hearing officer shall be final with respect to penalties.
(c) The hearing officer shall conduct a de novo review of the fee or civil penalty, provide the appellant with notice of the review, and allow the appellant an opportunity to be heard orally or in writing upon request.
(Ord. 3617, passed 8-20-2002)