(A) A person claiming a statutory or common law vested right may submit information to substantiate that claim to the Zoning Administrator or other officer designated by a
, who shall make an initial as to the existence of the vested right.
(B) The decision of the Zoning Administrator or officer may be appealed under G.S. § 160D-405. On appeal, the existence of a vested right shall be reviewed de novo. In lieu of seeking such a , a person claiming a vested right may bring an original civil action as provided by G.S. § 160D-405(c).
(Ord. 2005-O3, passed 3-15-2005; Am. Ord. 2021-O3, passed 5-24-2021)