Now that I've filed an Appeal...

What Happens When an Appeal Is Filed?

The appeal must be heard by the Intermunicipal Subdivision and Development Appeal Board (ISDAB) within 30 days of submission. The Board must hold a public hearing. At least five (5) days prior to the appeal hearing the appellant, the applicant (if they are not the appellant) and other affected persons will be notified in writing.

If you are unable to attend the scheduled meeting, you may ask another person to represent you at the hearing, or at that hearing, you may have your representative request that the hearing be postponed to another date.  That decision will also be made by the Board.

Every appeal to the ISDAB is advertised at least five (5) days prior to the hearing. Five (5) days before a hearing you may view a copy of the Agenda Package on your appeal at the Town of Diamond Valley:

Appeal Hearing

  • Participating in an appeal can be overwhelming, whether you are an applicant, an appellant or an affected person.  Here are some general processes and a few tips to help make your participation a success.
    • If you file an appeal you are expected to make a presentation of evidence to the Board. You may have someone speak on your behalf.  Please provide your written submission to the Clerk at least 7 days prior to the hearing. 
    • If you wish to make a submission at an appeal that has already been filed you may do so if you are an affected person.
      • Whether you submit your presentation in time to be included in the agenda package (recommended) or make a presentation at the hearing, your presentation will become a matter of public record.  Please be sure to only include evidence that you consent to be published on the Town's website and avoid any private/personal information that is not a requirement of the Board members in making their decision.
    • Any large submissions of information presented at the time of the hearing may cause the Board to request a postponement to allow sufficient time for the Board members to review the information.
    • The Board suggests that all speakers limit their presentation to 5 minutes. The Board reviews evidence relating to the relevant planning considerations of the appeal. 
    • Hearings will be available to view via a link provided on the Agenda.  Persons wishing to speak via video MUST register 48 hours in advance so the Clerk can provide access to participate. The Hearings may be recorded.
    • The ISDAB must give a written Decision together with the reasons for the Decision within 15 days of concluding the hearing.
Please be aware that in order for any documentation/evidence to be submitted to the Board in their Hearing Package, the documentation/evidence must be submitted to the Clerk for inclusion, noting the timelines provided above.  Documentation/evidence may include photos, written documents or statements, and copies of ANY evidence must be left with the board for the record of the hearing.  Please contact the Clerk as soon as possible with your questions to be sure your presentation may proceed accordingly.


**  Note: Certain subdivision appeals and some development appeals fall under the jurisdiction of the Land and Property Rights Tribunal rather than the local Intermunicipal Subdivision and Development Appeal Board.