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Athens City Code

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Contents14-210 Appeals

14-210 Appeals

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  1. (1) Board of appeals. The city regional planning commission shall serve as the board of appeals and shall be guided by procedures and powers compatible with state law. Any party aggrieved because of an alleged error in any order, requirement, decision, or determination made by the building inspector in the enforcement of this chapter may appeal for and receive a hearing by the board of appeals (advised by the city attorney) for an interpretation of pertinent chapter provisions. In exercising this power of interpretation of this chapter, the board of appeals, with advice from the city attorney, may, in conformity with the provisions of this chapter, reverse or affirm any order, requirement, decision, or determination made by the building inspector.
  2. (2) Appeals from board of appeals. Any person or any board, taxpayer, department, or bureau of the city aggrieved by any decision of the board of appeals and the city attorney may seek review, by a court of record, of such decision in the manner provided by the laws of the state.