Avon council adopts ordinance routing some permit and violation appeals to town manager
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At final reading on May 22 the Avon Town Council approved an ordinance amending appeal procedures so certain appeals of notices and permit denials are heard by the town manager before the parties may seek further review in Hendricks County Circuit Court or Superior Court.
The Avon Town Council adopted final reading of an ordinance amending the town’s appeals procedure on May 22, restoring and standardizing appeal paths after the town abolished its municipal court, Town staff said.
Ryan (presenting the ordinance) told the council the change provides an administrative hearing before the town manager for certain disputes arising from notices of violation, notices to correct, and permit denials or revocations. "For some of them, they were going directly to the town council, and for some of these, they will now be going to a hearing before the town manager," Ryan said.
Under the ordinance as described, the town manager would receive evidence from the issuing staff member and from the appellant and make a determination. That decision could then be appealed to either the Hendricks County Circuit Court or the Superior Court, Ryan said. The change was offered as a means to resolve routine compliance matters more quickly by using the manager who works day to day with staff.
The council moved and approved final reading. The roll-call votes recorded all council members present voting in favor.
Anna, the town's legal counsel, reported no additional items. The ordinance amendment was approved at final reading and will govern the administrative appeals process described at the meeting.
