19.03.16 Action Taken by the Hearing Examiner; Standard of Review for Appeals
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1. Review. An application shall be reviewed only when the Hearing Examiner finds that the applicant has complied with and completed all of the forms, procedures, and rules, and has paid the appropriate application fee.
2. Approval. If an appeal or variance request is approved, the Hearing Examiner shall enter into the official minutes the specific reasons for approval and any conditions or limitations of the approval.
3. Denial. If the decision of the Hearing Examiner is to deny an appeal or variance request, the Hearing Examiner shall enter into the official minutes the specific reasons for denial.
4. Standard of Review. The standard of review for a variance is contained in Section 19.03.18 below. In determining whether to approve or deny an appeal, the Hearing Examiner shall: a. Presume that the decision is valid; b. Review the record to determine whether the decision was arbitrary, capricious, or illegal; and c. Affirm the decision if it is supported by substantial evidence in the record.
19.03.15 Hearing Examiner Hearing · 19.03.17 Rules for Hearing and Deciding Appeals