§ 58-251. Appeal of transfer decision.  


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  • Any appeal or other legal challenge to the board of commissioners' final decision regarding a transfer of development rights shall be pursued by petition for writ of certiorari filed with the Superior Court of Fulton County within 30 days of the date of the board of commissioners' decision. The applicant's petition and all other initial filings with the Superior Court shall be served upon the named defendants/respondents in accordance with O.C.G.A. § 9-11-4.

    Upon filing such appeal, the Clerk of Superior Court shall give immediate notice thereof to the director of the department. Within 30 days of such notice, the director shall cause to be filed with the Clerk of the Superior Court a certified copy of the proceedings before the commission and the decision of the commission.

    Upon appeal there is a presumption of correctness of the commission's decision which must be overcome by the appealing party.

(Ord. No. 03-0492, 4-2-03)