Board Of Appeals (Noun)
Meaning
A board of officials that are not judicial but are appointed to hear appeals.
Classification
Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.
Examples
- The planning commission's decision to reject the proposal was taken to the board of appeals for further review.
- After exhausting all other avenues, the applicant filed an appeal with the zoning board of appeals to overturn the initial decision.
- The homeowners association's board of appeals denied the request to install a satellite dish due to concerns about aesthetic impact.
- A special board of appeals was convened to hear cases related to property tax assessments in the wake of the recent valuation.
- The county board of appeals heard testimony from residents regarding the proposed construction project's potential environmental impact.