Chapter 17.224 — APPEALS

This chapter establishes procedures for the appeal and review of determinations of the Planning Officer and the Zoning and Design Review Board.

(Ord. 21-501 § 9)

An appeal may be filed by any person aggrieved by any of the following decisions and actions of the Planning Officer and the Zoning and Design Review Board:

• A. Interpretations of the Planning Officer on the meaning or applicability of the provisions of this title;

• B. Decisions of the Planning Officer that a permit application or information submitted with an application is incomplete, in compliance with State law;

• C. Decisions of the Planning Officer or the Zoning and Design Review Board on any permit or entitlement required by this Zoning Ordinance.

• (Ord. 21-501 § 9)

Applications for appeals shall be addressed to the appellate body, in writing, and shall state each and every basis of the appeal. Failure to include a basis for appeal in the application shall constitute a waiver of this issue on appeal. Appeals shall be filed in the office of the Planning & Building Department not later than 5:00 p.m. of the 10th working day following the date of the action from which an appeal is taken. Appeals shall be accompanied by the filing fee as specified by resolution of the Town Council.

When an appeal is pending, the establishment of the proposed use or construction or alteration of the proposed structure(s) is to be held in abeyance. (Ord. 21-501 § 9)

Appeals of decisions of the Planning Officer shall be heard and decided by the Zoning and Design Review Board. Appeals of decisions of the Zoning and Design Review Board shall be heard and decided by the Town Council.

(Ord. 21-501 § 9)

The reviewing authority shall hold a public hearing on any appeal. Notice of public hearing shall be given consistent with Section 17.180.040, Notice of hearing, of this title. (Ord. 21-501 § 9)

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Town of Yountville, CA § 17.224.060

YOUNTVILLE CODE

§ 17.224.060

• A. The reviewing authority shall determine an appeal no later than the fourth regular meeting following the date on which the appeal was filed.

• B. Failure of the appellate body to act within the time specified shall sustain the action, or the appellate determination, being appealed.

• C. All rights of appeal are exhausted when the proceedings set forth in this chapter have been consummated.

• D. Following the public hearing, the responsible reviewing authority may approve, modify, or disapprove the action appealed, either in whole or part, based on the record on appeal and the evidence received at the hearing on the appeal. The reviewing authority may impose or prescribe conditions in its resolution as are necessary to serve the objectives of this title.

• (Ord. 21-501 § 9)

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Town of Yountville, CA