Macomb — Ch. 13 Housing § 13-18
Appeal process
Operative Text
Any owner or other person aggrieved by any action taken by the city pursuant to this division or any applicable city code or ordinance, may request a review by or may make an appeal to the board of zoning appeals. Upon receipt of the request or appeal, the zoning board of appeals shall hear and consider the matter. An appeal must be taken within ten days from the city's action and shall be in writing addressed to the board of zoning appeals. The owners shall have the right to appeal and be represented by counsel. The hearing shall be held within 45 days after a request is received by the board. The board of zoning appeals, after due and proper hearing, shall issue its order of decision and the decision may be further appealed in the manner provided by this article and state law.
Section 13-18 of Macomb's Housing Code establishes a formal appeal process for owners or other aggrieved parties who wish to challenge a city action taken under the housing division or related city codes. A written appeal must be submitted to the Board of Zoning Appeals within ten days of the city's action, and a hearing must be held within 45 days of the board receiving the request. After the hearing, the board issues a formal decision, which may itself be further appealed through channels outlined in the article and under state law.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 13-18, property owners who receive an adverse city action related to housing code enforcement have a narrow ten-day window to file a written appeal with the Board of Zoning Appeals. Compliant operators typically document the date of the city's action immediately, prepare a written appeal addressed specifically to the board, and arrange for legal representation if desired, since the provision expressly preserves the right to counsel. Tracking the 45-day hearing deadline and retaining copies of all correspondence with the board are standard practices for managing the process.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 13-18 is primarily structured around owner appeals, but it reflects the broader procedural framework governing city housing actions in Macomb, which can affect tenants living in properties subject to code enforcement. Tenants who believe a city housing action or its outcome affects their living conditions may find it useful to contact local tenant-rights organizations to understand how the appeal process and any resulting board decisions could bear on their situation. If a board of zoning appeals decision is issued under § 13-18, the provision notes that further appeal is available under the article and state law, providing an additional layer of review.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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