The Commission shall modify, remand, or reverse the decision of the wetlands board if:
1. The wetlands board, in reaching its decision, failed to fulfill its responsibilities under the wetlands zoning ordinance; or
2. The substantial rights of the appellant or the applicant have been prejudiced because the findings, conclusions, or decisions of the board are:
a. In violation of constitutional provisions;
b. In excess of statutory authority or jurisdiction of the wetlands board;
c. Made upon unlawful procedure;
d. Affected by other error of law;
e. Unsupported by the evidence on the record considered as a whole; or
f. Arbitrary, capricious, or an abuse of discretion.
1972, c. 711, § 62.1-13.13; 1975, c. 467; 1992, c. 836.
Structure Code of Virginia
Title 28.2 - Fisheries and Habitat of the Tidal Waters
§ 28.2-1301. Powers and duties of the Commission
§ 28.2-1302. Adoption of wetlands zoning ordinance; terms of ordinance
§ 28.2-1304. Officers, meetings, rules, etc., of wetlands boards; records and reports
§ 28.2-1305. Local governing body to supply meeting space and services for wetlands board
§ 28.2-1306. Permits required for certain activities; issuance of permits by Commission
§ 28.2-1307. Expedited permits; administrative procedures
§ 28.2-1308. Standards for use and development of wetlands; utilization of guidelines
§ 28.2-1310. Commissioner to review all decisions of wetlands boards
§ 28.2-1311. When Commission to review decision of wetlands board
§ 28.2-1312. Procedure for review; notice of decision
§ 28.2-1313. When Commission to modify, remand, or reverse decision of wetlands board
§ 28.2-1314. Time for issuance of permit
§ 28.2-1316. Investigations and prosecutions
§ 28.2-1317. Monitoring, inspections, compliance, and restoration