Right to Appeal; Procedures

Any owner or person who is aggrieved with the ruling or decision of the Enforcement Officer in any matter relative to the interpretation or enforcement of any of the provisions of this code may appeal the decision or interpretation to a Board of Appeals.

A. Filing This appeal shall be filed with the appropriate authority, in writing, within 10 days of the date of the rendition of the decision or interpretation.

B. Appeals Board

(1) There is hereby established a Housing Board of Appeals, which shall consist of five members to be appointed by the Board of Trustees of the Village of Dobbs Ferry. In making these appointments, the Board of Trustees shall endeavor to keep the membership balanced between owners and occupants of housing and professionals involved in fields pertaining to housing. The terms of the members shall be staggered so that one or two tenures expire each year.

(2) The Board shall be empowered to charge and collect reasonable fees and to make rules and regulations governing the appeals process. It shall hear all appeals relative to the enforcement of this code. The Board, in addition, may subpoena witnesses, records and such other information as may be relevant to the matter at issue, administer oaths, compel testimony, prescribe penalties and make orders necessary to ensure compliance, as well as retain a formal hearing officer and make findings of fact and conclusions regarding any investigation. The Board may conduct its hearings without regard to legal rules of evidence.