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4 <br /> Annually. <br /> None <br /> Describe this board/commission's activities/accomplishments in carrying <br /> out BOCC goal(s)/priorities, if applicable. <br /> The Comprehensive Plan suggests the development be processed in a fair and <br /> equitable manner. The Board of Adjustment operates in a strong quasi-judicial <br /> framework. <br /> The Board of Adjustment is not a direct creation of the BOCC but is a statutorily <br /> required body designed to serve a myriad of functions including the review, <br /> interpretation and application of development regulations. <br /> While some of their actions are based on the wording of the adopted 2030 <br /> Comprehensive Plan they are required to review requests, most notably variance <br /> and appeal applications, on a case by case basis in accordance with specific <br /> provisions of the Unified Development Ordinance. There is always a likelihood <br /> the Board may determine there are errors within staff decisions and development <br /> regulations potentially requiring action by the BOCC to address. <br /> The BOCC, like any aggrieved party, has the option of appealing the Board's <br /> decisions to Superior Court for judicial review. <br /> Describe the collaboration relationship(s) this particular board has with <br /> other advisory boards and commissions? <br /> The Board of Adjustment is an autonomous group that operates independently <br /> from other Board's. As an example while the Planning Board may coordinate the <br /> review of a text amendment with the Commission for the Environment, the Board <br /> of Adjustment does not collaborate or review specific matters within any outside <br /> entity. Their purpose is to take specific action with respect to the processing of <br /> certain permits (i.e. Class B Special Use Permits) or in the review of local <br /> Planning staff decisions as they relate the enforcement and interpretation of the <br /> UDO. The Board of Adjustment can recommend the BOCC look at specific items <br /> but as a general rule there is no collaboration with any other advisory body. <br /> If your board/commission played the role of an Element Lead Advisory <br /> Board involved in the 2030 Comprehensive Plan preparation process, <br /> please indicate your board's activities/accomplishments as they may relate <br /> to the Comprehensive Plan's goals or objectives. <br /> (The Element Lead Advisory Boards include: Planning Board, EDC, <br /> OUTBoard, Commission for the Environment, Historic Preservation <br />