The Municipal Government Act legislates the process by which appeals may be filed against planning decisions.
Appeal Against the Decision of the Development Officer
If you have applied for a Development Permit and either received a refusal or received an approval with conditions that are unacceptable to you, you may appeal the decision of the Development Officer. You may also file an appeal if the Development Officer has not made a decision on your application within 40 days of receipt of all information needed to process the application.
If you are a third party affected by a decision of the Development Officer, you may also appeal that decision. Your appeal must be based on planning considerations (e.g. misinterpretation or incorrect application of the County's planning regulations, or impact of the proposed development on the amenities of the neighbourhood or the use, enjoyment or value of neighbouring properties, etc.). You may not appeal a decision because the proposed development competes with other businesses in the area or because you have a personal conflict with the appellant.