§ 32-3-232. RESPONSE OF THE DIRECTOR.

(a)

Duty of the Director to investigate and issue findings. Upon notification by an owner of an error in the zoning map, the Director of Planning shall:

(1)

Investigate the validity of the owner's allegation; and

(2)

Send the director's findings to the owner.

(b)

Petition to the Board of Appeals. The Director of Planning shall:

(1)

Prepare a petition for correction of zoning classification if:

(i)

The Director finds that an error exists; and

(ii)

The owner gives a written authorization to the petition;

(2)

File the petition and supporting materials with the County Board of Appeals in order to:

(i)

Seek a correction of the zoning classification on the owner's property; and

(ii)

Accurately reflect the legislative intent; and

(3)

Before filing the petition, notify the County Council that a petition will be filed.

(c)

Owner must join as party to petition; representation by Office of Law; no fees assessed.

(1)

The owner shall join the county as a party to the petition.

(2)

The Office of Law shall represent the county and the owner in all proceedings before the Board of Appeals with regard to the petition.

(3)

The Board of Appeals may not assess the county or the property owner a filing fee or posting fee that would otherwise be required by an appropriate county department or board.

(1988 Code, § 26-134) (Bill No. 42, 1990, § 1, 5-25-1990; Bill No. 103-02, § 2, 7-1-2004)