§ H. Appeals.

1.

The subdivision review board is hereby created.

a.

The board shall consist of three regular members appointed by the board of commissioners. Initially, one member shall be appointed for a term of one year, a second member shall be appointed for a period of two years, and a third member shall be appointed for a period of three years. Thereafter, they shall be appointed for a term of three years. An alternate member shall be appointed for a term of three years to serve in the event of conflict of interest of a regular member.

b.

The board shall have the power to hear and decide appeals of the subdivider or his agent regarding decisions made by the county engineer where there is an alleged error in the interpretation of the standards of this article or of the road design specifications.

c.

Appeals from the decision of the subdivision review board shall be taken to the appropriate courts.

2.

The subdivider or his agent may appeal the decision of the county engineer in the application of the standards of this article or the Troup County road specifications to the subdivision review board.

3.

An appeal from the decision of the county engineer must be made in writing and filed with the building, zoning and planning department within 15 days after the decision is rendered. A meeting of the subdivision review board will be called within 30 days of filing the appeal.

4.

The subdivision review board shall reach a decision without unnecessary delay and in all cases shall take action on an appeal within 30 days of submission.