Excelsior, Minn., Code of Ordinances ch. 8, art. IV § 8-165
Board of appeals' decision
Operative Text
Upon at least five business days' notice to the appellant of the time and place for hearing the appeal, and within 30 days after such appeal is filed, the board of appeals shall hold a hearing thereon, taking into consideration any advice and recommendation from the building official or designee or other governmental official with jurisdiction. The board of appeals may reverse, modify, or affirm, in whole or in part, the compliance order and may order return of all or part of the filing fee if the appeal is upheld.
Under Excelsior Code of Ordinances ch. 8, art. IV § 8-165, when a compliance order is appealed, the board of appeals must schedule a hearing within 30 days of the appeal being filed and give the appellant at least five business days' advance notice of when and where it will take place. At the hearing, the board considers input from the building official or other relevant government authorities before reaching its decision. The board has the authority to reverse, modify, or uphold the original compliance order—in whole or in part—and may also return some or all of the filing fee if the appeal is decided in the appellant's favor.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners or managers who have filed an appeal under Excelsior Code of Ordinances ch. 8, art. IV § 8-165 should watch for the required notice of hearing, which must arrive at least five business days before the scheduled date and within 30 days of the appeal filing. A compliant operator generally keeps records of the original compliance order, any correspondence with the building official, and all documentation submitted with the appeal, as the board will weigh advice from the building official or other governmental authorities. Understanding that the board can reverse, modify, or affirm the order—and may refund the filing fee if the appeal succeeds—helps operators prepare a thorough and organized presentation of their position.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Excelsior Code of Ordinances ch. 8, art. IV § 8-165 establishes that the board of appeals must hold a hearing within 30 days of an appeal being filed and must notify the appellant at least five business days in advance—rights that apply to any party with standing in the appeal process. Tenants who believe a compliance order affects their housing conditions may have an interest in monitoring whether these procedural timelines are followed, and can reach out to the local building department or a tenant-rights organization to understand how the board's decision could affect their situation. If an appeal is upheld, the provision also allows for the return of all or part of the filing fee, which is worth noting when evaluating the overall process.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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