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Administrative Appeal
Description An administrative appeal is a legal process in which a property owner or a concerned party challenges an administrative decision the zoning administrator made as authorized by the City's zoning regulations. By their very nature, administrative decisions are purely ministerial, meaning the administrator applies the existing regulations with very little room for discretion. Therefore, an appeal generally alleges that the administrator misapplied the wrong code requirements or reached a decision contrary to the code requirements.
 
The Zoning Board of Appeals conducts a public hearing to review the administrator’s decision and to listen to arguments from both parties, review evidence, and make a decision. The board may uphold the original decision, modify it, or reverse it entirely. Because a decision can be overturned, the administrative appeal application must be submitted soon after the decision being appealed was made. During the review period, the administrative decision is put on hold.
 
The administrative appeals process is an important tool for ensuring that administrative decisions are fair, transparent, and in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

Decisionmaker Zoning Board of Appeals makes the final decision

Appeals The Board's decision can be appealed to the circuit court within 30 calendar days of the date of the decision.
Application Fee
There is no fee
Frequently Asked Questions
Primary Staff Contact
Paul Braun, City Planner
(920) 686-6930
About Reviewers
The following are involved in the review of this type of application.

The Zoning Board of Appeals includes 5 members and 2 alternates who are appointed by the Mayor. (verify) The board reviews variance applications and administrative appeals.

Below are the ways we notify the public when someone submits this type of application. (ID: 207)

Meeting Agenda. Meeting agendas are considered a form of public notice because they provide advance information about the topics a public body will review and may take action on during a meeting.

Mailed Notice A written notice is mailed to all property owners within 300 feet of the subject property. The notice informs nearby residents of the proposed application and provides information on how to participate in the process.

Published Notice A formal notice is published in the municipality’s official newspaper as required by state law. This notice includes key details about the proposed application, such as the type of request, the applicant, location, and the date/time of the public hearing.

ZoningHub The application and related documents are posted on the City's ZoningHub site on the Pending Applications page. This digital posting ensures 24/7 public access to information and may include the petitioner's application, staff reports, dates for upcoming meetings, decision documents, and more.

In addition, we'll notify eAlert subscribers on the first day the application is first posted online.