§ 2.0. Applications for administrative appeals.

2.1 Application Forms; Time. Unless the applicable law specifies a shorter time, an appeal from an administrative decision must be filed within 30 days after the day the decision was mailed. The required forms must be obtained at the office of the Board of Appeals.

2.2 Filing Fees. Filing fees are adopted by the County Council. Fee schedules are available at the Board office; the fee for a specific case can be obtained by telephone.

2.3 Refund of Fees. On written request, the Board may refund filing fees:

a. if an application is withdrawn within 48 hours after it is filed or before public notice is issued (90% refunded);

b. if an application is withdrawn before a public hearing (50% refunded); or

c. if an action of the County Executive, County Council or an administrative board or agency resolves or moots the issues pending before the Board, whether or not the Board has held a public hearing (all or a portion refunded).

2.4 Consolidation of Cases. If an applicant files more than one administrative appeal involving the same property, the Board may, on written request, grant:

a. consolidation of cases; and

b. payment of only the highest applicable fee.

2.5 Notice Requirements. At the time of filing the applicant must furnish the Board with a list of persons entitled to notice as specified in section 7.5.2.E of the Zoning Ordinance.

If an adjacent or contiguous property is a condominium or co-op the following information is required:

a. the mailing address of the governing body of the condominium or co-op;

b. the name and address of the developer of the condominium or co-op if one is still involved in the project.

2.6 Additional Information. Refer to the Montgomery County Code, sections 2A-1 through 11, and section 7.6.1.C of the Zoning Ordinance.