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Board debates presentation times, refile limits and evidence rules in proposed ordinance
Summary
As staff moves the Board of Adjustment's rules into ordinance form, members debated procedural matters including a proposed five‑minute presentation limit, elimination of 12 hard copies, and a three‑year refile bar; one member said three years is "a really long time."
During a July 23 review of proposed ordinance language, St. Croix County staff suggested streamlining evidence rules by setting a five‑minute presentation limit for applicants and removing the requirement to submit 12 hard copies of materials.
A board member said a five‑minute limit could be restrictive and could raise due‑process concerns, noting that an appellant might not be able to present all evidence in that span. Staff said the time limit can be reconsidered but is intended to streamline hearings. Staff also proposed a three‑year restriction on refiling the same application; a board member argued three years is "a really long time" and suggested exceptions or reducing the period to one year if substantial changes are shown.
On reconsideration/revocation language, staff proposed simplification and noted that chapter 15's enforcement provisions will deem permits revoked for violations; the board confirmed that revocation decisions would remain appealable to the BOA.
