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Quorum court moves to codify citizens’ right to appeal planning decisions
Summary
The Washington County Quorum Court’s finance and budget committee voted to forward an amendment to the planning and zoning ordinance that explicitly allows "any citizen of Washington County" to file administrative appeals and requires appellants — not applicants — to notify surrounding property owners. The change was described as clarifying an existing practice under state law.
The finance and budget committee voted to forward an amendment to the county’s planning and zoning ordinance that explicitly allows any county citizen to file administrative appeals to the quorum court and shifts notice responsibilities to appellants.
Attorney Lester told the committee that the change ‘‘solidifies’’ an existing practice: historically the county has allowed citizens to file appeals even though that right was not always spelled out in the ordinance. ‘‘Under state…
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