§ 65-2001. Appeals process.

Any person aggrieved by a decision, notice of violation, or denial of a variance by the county engineer or his designee may appeal the same by filing a written notice of appeal with the Berkeley County Council within 15 days of the issuance of said decision, notice of violation, or denial of a variance. The Berkeley County Council will review the appeal and will either reverse or preserve the previous decision. In either case, a notice of appeal from the Berkeley County Council will state the reason for their appeal decision.

The Berkeley County Council shall hear such appeals in a quasi-judicial capacity within 45 days, at the next regularly scheduled meeting or such other time as may be mutually agreed upon and will render a decision within ten working days after the appeal has been heard.

If Berkeley County Council fails or neglects to repeal the said decision, notice of violation, or denial of a variance within 60 days of the appeal request, the appeal of the said decision, notice of violation, or denial of a variance is automatically granted.

Any person aggrieved by the decision of the Berkeley County Council may appeal the decision to the Berkeley County Circuit Court in accordance with its rules and procedures.

(Ord. No. 14-11-36, § 8.1, 11-24-2014)