(A) Any person aggrieved by a written administrative decision by the Stormwater Administrator, may appeal the decision regarding occurrence of a violation within 30 days from the date of the written decision to the Stormwater Appeals Board (Board), as described and constituted under § 152.082. The appeal must be submitted on the application form provided by the Department and must state with specificity the grounds for the appeals. The person appealing may submit supporting documentation with the appeals application.
(B) Upon receipt of an appeal, the Stormwater Administrator must convene the Board within 30 days, or as soon thereafter as practicable. The Board will conduct a hearing on the matter after notifying the appellant and the Stormwater Administrator of the date, time, and place of the hearing. Such notice shall not be less than seven days before the date of the hearing. At the hearing, the Board may accept testimony, documents, or other materials from the property owner and the Stormwater Administrator. To the furthest extent practicable, the Board shall issue a final written decision within 30 days of the hearing.
(C) The county or any person aggrieved by the Board’s decision may appeal within 30 days to the court of common pleas.
(Ord. 2819, passed 6-17-19; Am. Ord. 3420, passed 10-5-20)