Alaska § 29.40.050 - Appeals from administrative decisions.
Full text of Alaska Alaska Statutes § 29.40.050 — Appeals from administrative decisions., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 29.40.050. Appeals from administrative decisions.
(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.
Frequently Asked Questions About Alaska § 29.40.050
What does Alaska Statutes § 29.40.050 cover?
Section 29.40.050 ("Appeals from administrative decisions.") is part of the Alaska Statutes, the codified statutory law of Alaska. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Alaska § 29.40.050?
A common citation format is "Alaska Statutes § 29.40.050" (Alaska). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Alaska law?
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How does Alaska § 29.40.050 apply to my situation?
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