§ 250-58. Appeal from decision of administrative official.

(a)

Appeals to a board of zoning appeals or the governing body, as the case may be, may be taken by any person aggrieved or by any officer, department, board, or bureau of the governing body or bodies in the area affected by the administrative decision, determination or requirement made by the administrative official. Such appeals shall be taken within 30 days by filing with the administrative official a written notice specifying the grounds thereof. The administrative official shall forthwith transmit to the board all papers, documents, and maps constituting the record of the administrative action from which an appeal is taken.

(b)

Due public notice of the hearing on the administrative appeal shall be given.

(c)

Upon the hearing, any party may appear in person or by attorney. A decision shall be reached by the appellate body within 30 days of the hearing; otherwise, the action appealed from shall be deemed affirmed.

(Laws of Fla. ch. 67-1246, § 16; Laws of Fla. ch. 2001-344, § 1)