Title
Ordinance Amending Chapter 17 of the Greensboro Code of Ordinances with respect to Article III, Section 17-57, Hearing
Body
Department: Legal
Council District: All
Public Hearing: N/A
Advertising Date/By:
Contact 1 and Phone: Tom Carruthers 373-2320
Contact 2 and Phone: Jim Clark 373-2022
PURPOSE:
The proposed amendment will change the avenue of citizen appeals taken from the decision of a City official concerning motor vehicle towing orders issued under Chapter 17 of the Code of Ordinances. Currently, appeals of such decisions require a quasi-judicial hearing before a Code Enforcement Officer. The proposed amendment will send the appeal to the Board of Adjustment, which is a specialized City board that routinely processes quasi-judicial appeals.
BACKGROUND:
The Office of the City Attorney has reviewed current towing procedure and determined this amendment is advisable to ensure the due process rights of citizens are protected.
BUDGET IMPACT: None
RECOMMENDATION / ACTION REQUESTED:
Staff requests that City Council approve the amended ordinance section as proposed.