Who can appeal a director's decision and how

(a) Any person aggrieved by the decision of the director in the administration or application of this chapter, may, within thirty days after the date of the director’s written decision, appeal the decision to the board of appeals. (b) A person is aggrieved by a decision of the director if: (1) The person has an interest in the subject matter of the decision that is so directly and immediately affected, that the person’s interest is clearly distinguishable from that of the general public; and (2) The person is or will be adversely affected by the decision. (c) An appeal shall be in writing, in the form prescribed by the board of appeals, and shall specify the person’s interest in the subject matter of the appeal and the grounds of the appeal. Any such appeal shall be accompanied by a filing fee of $250. The person appealing a decision of the director shall provide a copy of the appeal to the director and to the owners of the affected property and shall provide the board of appeals with the proof of service. (d) The appellant, the owners of the affected property, and the director shall be parties to an appeal. Other persons may be admitted as parties to an appeal, as permitted by the board of appeals. (1996, ord 96-160, sec 2; ratified April 6, 1999; am 1999, ord 99-112, sec 3.)25-2-20