(a) Any person who is affected by the notice and order to abate may appeal to the Board of Appeals, as defined in Subdivision (c) of this Section, within the time for compliance with the order, by submitting the appeal in writing to the issuing officer or department supervisor of such officer.
(b) The written appeal must be accompanied by a fee for the cost of the appeal as established by the County Fee Schedule.
(c) As to appeals filed from notices and orders to abate for flammable vegetation as described in §§ 23.0304(b)(7) through (10) and 23.0304(c)(1) through (3) of this Chapter, the Board of Appeals shall consist of three persons: one member shall be a designee of the County Fire Chief; one member shall be a designee of the Director of the Public Health Department; one member shall be a member of the public appointed by the Chairperson of the Board of Supervisors.
(d) As to appeals filed from notices and orders to abate for flammable vegetation as described in § 23.0304 (b)(1) through (6) of this Chapter, the Board of Appeals shall consist of three persons: one member shall be a designee of the County Fire Chief; one member shall be a designee of the Director of the Public Health Department; and one member shall be a member of the public appointed by the member of the Board of Supervisors of the supervisorial district in which the notice of order to abate was issued.
(e) A timely appeal shall stay any further action until the appeal is determined.
(f) The officer receiving the written appeal shall inform the issuing officer, shall set the matter for hearing before the Board of Appeals and shall notify the appellant of the date set for hearing at least 15 days prior to such date.
(g) The Board of Appeals shall act on the appeal and its determination shall be final.
(Am. Ord. 3586, passed --1994; Am. Ord. 4064, passed - -2008)