§ 32-7-502. APPEAL FROM BUILDING ENGINEER DECISION.

(a)

Board of Appeals. Within 30 days after the Building Engineer has approved, disapproved, or delayed an application for a permit under Subtitle 4, any person aggrieved by any decision of the Commission may appeal to the County Board of Appeals.

(b)

Decision of the Board. In issuing its decision, the County Board of Appeals shall file an opinion that includes a statement of the facts found and grounds for its decision.

(c)

Appeal to circuit court.

(1)

Within 30 days after any decision by the County Board of Appeals, any party to the proceeding who is aggrieved by the decision of the Board may appeal the decision to the circuit court of the county in accordance with the Maryland Rules.

(2)

The circuit court may:

(i)

Affirm the decision of the Board; or,

(ii)

If the decision is not in accordance with law, modify or reverse the decision, with or without remanding the case for rehearing.

(d)

Appeal to the Court of Special Appeals. Within 30 days after the decision of the circuit court is rendered, any party to the proceeding who is aggrieved by the decision of the circuit court may appeal the decision to the Court of Special Appeals.

(e)

Exclusive remedy. The proceedings provided by this section are exclusive.

(1988 Code, § 26-553) (Bill No. 112-02, § 2, 7-1-2004; Bill No. 18-10, § 2, 5-14-2010)