San Luis Obispo County Municipal Code Ch. 25.10 Decision of the Board

(a) The board shall make a final decision no later than twenty days after the conclusion of its hearing. The board's decision shall be based on the preponderance of the evidence submitted at the hearing. The decision shall be based on findings. All parties to the hearing shall be advised by mail of the board's decision and findings.

(b) Pursuant to its findings, the board may (1) permit the requested rent increase to become effective, in whole or in part, or (2) deny the requested rent increase, or (3) permit or deny, in whole or in part, requested reductions of or charges for, facilities or services.

(c) Any decision of the board shall be final unless, within fifteen days after mailing of the decision and findings the owner or any affected tenant appeals the decision to the board of supervisors.

(Ord. 2342 § 4 (Exh. A) (part), 1988)