§ 2-6-24. Appeals.

(a)

Any person entitled to service of notice may appeal any action of the building official, except extensions of time, under this article to the board. Such appeal shall be filed in writing with the building official within thirty (30) days from the date of service and shall contain at least the following information:

(1)

Identification of the building or structure concerned by street address or legal description.

(2)

A statement identifying the legal interest of each appellant.

(3)

A statement identifying the specific order or section being appealed.

(4)

A statement detailing the issues on which the appellant desires to be heard.

(5)

The legal signatures of all appellants and their official mailing addresses.

(b)

Upon receipt of an appeal, the building official shall as soon as practicable fix a date, time and location for the hearing of the appeal by the board. Written notice of the date, time and location of the hearing shall be delivered personally or mailed to each appellant at the address on the appeal by certified mail, postage prepaid, return receipt requested.

(c)

The board shall provide for the final interpretation of the provisions of this article. The hearing on the appeal shall be conducted in accordance with rules of procedure adopted by the board.

(d)

The hearing shall offer the appellant reasonable opportunity to be heard on only those specific matters or issues raised by the appellant in his or her appeal. Failure of any person to appear at the hearing shall constitute a waiver of his or her right to an administrative hearing.

(e)

Except for a vacation order, enforcement of any notice issued by the building official under the provisions of this article shall be held in abeyance during the course of an appeal before the board.

(Ord. No. 01-69, § 9, 12-18-01)