(a) By ordinance the assembly shall provide for an appeal from an administrative decision of a municipal employee, board, or commission made in the enforcement, administration, or application of a land use regulation adopted under this chapter. The assembly may provide for an appeal to a court, hearing officer, board of adjustment, or other body. The assembly shall provide for an appeal from a decision on a request for a variance from the terms of a land use regulation when literal enforcement would deprive a property owner of rights commonly enjoyed by other properties in the district.
(b) By ordinance the assembly may provide for appointment of a hearing officer, or for the composition, appointment, and terms of office of a board of adjustment or other body established to hear appeals from administrative actions. The assembly may define proper parties and prescribe evidentiary rules, standards of review, and remedies available to the hearing officer, board of adjustment, or other body.
Structure Alaska Statutes
Title 29. Municipal Government
Chapter 40. Planning, Platting, and Land Use Regulation
Sec. 29.40.010. Planning, platting, and land use regulation.
Sec. 29.40.020. Planning commission.
Sec. 29.40.030. Comprehensive plan.
Sec. 29.40.040. Land use regulation.
Sec. 29.40.050. Appeals from administrative decisions.
Sec. 29.40.060. Judicial review.
Sec. 29.40.070. Platting regulation.
Sec. 29.40.080. Platting authority.
Sec. 29.40.090. Abbreviated plats and waivers.
Sec. 29.40.100. Information required.
Sec. 29.40.110. Plat procedure.
Sec. 29.40.120. Alteration or replat petition.
Sec. 29.40.130. Notice of hearing.
Sec. 29.40.140. Hearing and determination.
Sec. 29.40.160. Title to vacated area.
Sec. 29.40.180. Prohibited acts; criminal penalties.