§ 5.5-18. Appeals.

(a)

An owner of property subject to an administrative decision, order or requirement under this chapter may appeal by submitting a written application for review to the Gloucester County Chesapeake Bay Preservation and Erosion Commission no later than thirty (30) days from the rendering of such decision, order or requirement. The fee shall be as set forth in the Gloucester County Codes Compliance Fee Schedule for such appeals. The Chesapeake Bay Preservation and Erosion Commission shall hear the appeal as soon as practical after receipt of the application.

The appellant, the board of supervisors, the administrator and any person or agency expressing an interest in the matter shall be notified by Chesapeake Bay Preservation and Erosion Commission not less than ten (10) days prior to the date of the hearing. Published notice of the board's public meetings shall state that appeals from decisions under the Chesapeake Bay Preservation Ordinance will be heard.

(b)

In rendering its decision, the Chesapeake Bay Preservation and Erosion Commission shall balance the hardship to the property owner with the purpose, intent, and objectives of this chapter.

(c)

Decisions by the Chesapeake Bay Preservation and Erosion Commission shall be subject to review by the Circuit Court of Gloucester County provided an appeal is filed within thirty (30) days from the date of the decision of the commission.

(Ord. of 12-4-2012)

(Ord. of 12-4-2012)