Sec. 54-100Appeals
Plain English: what this chapter covers
This chapter creates the Ashburn Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) and the Ashburn Local Historic District. If your property is a designated historic property or sits in the district, you need a 'certificate of appropriateness' from the HPC before making exterior changes, demolishing or moving a building. Ordinary repairs, interior work and paint colors don't need one.
Any person adversely affected by any determination made by the HPC relative to the issuance or denial of a certificate of appropriateness may appeal such determination to the mayor and city council. Any such appeal must be filed with the city clerk's office within 15 days after the issuances of the determination pursuant to section 54-81 of this chapter. The mayor and city council may approve, modify, or reject the determination made by the HPC, if the governing body finds that the HPC abused its discretion in reaching its decision. Appeals from decision of the mayor and city council may be taken to the Superior Court of Turner County in the manner provided by law for appeals from conviction for City of Ashburn and Turner County violations.
History: (Ord. No. 07-08, § V(T), 6-7-2007)
This is a plain-English guide, not legal advice. The official code is on Municode and at City Hall. Our copy is from April 30, 2026.
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