(A) (1) Any person directly affected by a decision of the Code Official or a notice or order issued under this code shall have the right to appeal to the Board of Appeals, provided that a written application for appeal is filed within 20 days after the day the decision, notice or order was served.
(2) An application for appeal shall be based on a claim that the true intent of this code or the rules legally adopted there under have been incorrectly interpreted, the provisions of this code do not fully apply, or the requirements of this code are adequately satisfied by other means. If a written appeal is not received within the specified period, the actions of the County Code Administrator regarding the notice of violation shall stand.
(B) The Board of Appeals shall consist of a minimum of three members who are qualified by experience and training to pass on matters pertaining to property maintenance and who are not employees of the jurisdiction.
(1) The Code Official shall be an ex officio member but shall have no vote on any matter before the Board.
(2) The Board shall be appointed by the chief appointing authority, and shall serve staggered and overlapping terms.
(3) The chief appointing authority shall appoint two or more alternate members who shall be called by the Board Chairperson to hear appeals during the absence or disqualification of a member.
(4) Alternate members shall possess the qualifications required for Board membership.
(C) Compensation of members shall be determined by the County Board.
(D) The Board shall meet upon notice from the Chairperson, within 20 days of the filing of an appeal, or at stated periodic meetings. All hearings before the Board shall be open to the public. The appellant, the appellant’s representative, the Code Official and any person whose interests are affected shall be given an opportunity to be heard. A quorum shall consist of not less than two-thirds of the Board membership.
(Ord 17-001, passed 12-12-2017)