SB 283

Abstract

Amends the Administrative Review Article of the Code of Civil Procedure. Provides that with respect to an action to review a decision of an administrative agency with final decision-making authority over designated historic properties or areas or a decision of an administrative agency with final decision-making authority over exterior design review of buildings or structures, "parties of record" means only the administrative agency and applicants before the administrative agency, and "parties of record" does not mean persons who appeared before and submitted oral testimony or written statements to the zoning board of appeals with respect to the decision appealed. Provides that, within 2 days of filing the action, the plaintiff shall send a notice of filing of the action by certified mail to each other person who appeared before and submitted oral testimony or a written statement to the administrative agency with respect to the appealed decision. Provides that the notice shall state the caption of the action, the court in which the action was filed, and the names of the plaintiff in the action and the applicant to the administrative agency. Provides that the notice shall inform the person of his or her right to intervene. Provides that each person who appeared before and submitted oral testimony or a written statement to the administrative agency with respect to the appealed decision shall have a right to intervene as a defendant in the action upon application made to the court within 30 days of the mailing of the notice.