Unless specifically provided elsewhere to the contrary, whenever an appeal is provided for in this chapter from a decision of the Administrative Officer or his/her designee(s), the appeal shall be conducted as prescribed in this chapter.
(A) Written request for appeal. Within ten calendar days after the date of a decision of the Administrative Officer or his/her designee(s) to revoke, suspend, not renew, or deny a permit, or to add conditions to a permit, an aggrieved party may appeal such action by filing a written appeal with the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors setting forth the reasons why the decision was not proper. At the time of filing the appellant shall pay the designated appeal fee, established by resolution and/or ordinance of the Board of Supervisors, which may be amended from time to time.
(B) Appeal hearing. Upon receipt of the written appeal, the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors shall set the matter for a hearing before the Hearing Officer. The Hearing Officer shall hear the matter de novo and shall conduct the hearing pursuant to the procedures set forth by the county. The appeal shall be held within a reasonable time after the filing the appeal, but in no event later than 90 calendar days from the date of such filing. The county shall notify the appellant of the time and location at least ten calendar days prior to the date of the hearing. At the hearing, the appellant may present any information they deem relevant to the decision appealed. The formal rules of evidence and procedure applicable in a court of law shall not apply to the hearing. The decision of the Hearing Officer shall be final and conclusive.
(Ord. 974, § 1, 2018)