What are the deadlines to appeal a zoning decision in Royal Oak?

Two deadlines matter, and both are short. An administrative appeal of the Zoning Administrator's decision must be filed with the Zoning Board of Appeals within 30 days of the decision (§ 770-124C, § 770-125B). If you then disagree with the ZBA's ruling, a judicial appeal to circuit court must be filed within 21 days of the ZBA decision (§ 770-125L).

Other timing rules in the same article:

• ZBA building orders generally require a permit within one year and construction begun and carried through to completion; use orders generally require the use to be established within one year (§ 770-125K)
• The ZBA cannot hear special land use or PUD appeals unless the Planning Commission authorizes it (§ 770-124E)
• Sign appeals and variances go to the Planning Commission, not the ZBA (City Code § 607-16)

Missing a deadline generally ends the appeal, so calendar both dates from the day the decision issues. For filing procedures, contact the Planning Division at 248-246-3280.

These are the deadlines stated in the cited city ordinance. Section 770-125L says a reconsideration request does not toll appeal time; if reconsideration is granted, the ordinance states that the period begins from approval of the minutes for the reconsidered appeal. Verify the applicable court filing deadline before relying on a calculation.