Section 7-607 Appeal of Correction Notice And Order
7-607.A. Right to Appeal. A party aggrieved of an order of the Planning Director or its designated Town Employee shall have the right to appeal to the H.A.R.C. For purposes of this Division, “party aggrieved” means any owner, tenant or other person having a direct financial interest in the subject building.
7-607.B. Filing of Appeal. In order for an appeal to be perfected the following provisions must be followed:
7-607.B.1. The appeal must be filed with the Town Clerk not later than the fifteenth (15th) day following service upon the appellant of the notice and order of the Planning Director.
7-607.B.2. The appeal must be in writing and state clearly and concisely the specific exceptions and objections to the notice and order of the Planning Director.
7-607.C. Set Hearing Date. The H.A.R.C. shall set a date for hearing the appeal within the thirty (30) days and shall provide no less than ten (10) days written notice to the appellant and the Planning Director.
7-607.D. Hearing Rules. The appeal hearing shall be a new or de novo hearing. Substantial weight shall be given to the notice and order of the H.A.R.C. and the Planning Director. The burden of establishing the contrary shall be upon the appealing party.
7-607.E. Council Authority. The H.A.R.C. may affirm, modify, reverse or remand the notice and order of the Planning Director, or grant other appropriate relief.
7-607.F. Decision. Within ten (10) days after a hearing, a written decision containing findings of fact and conclusions shall be transmitted to the appellant and the Planning Director. The decision shall be mailed via certified mail to the appellant.