“Appeal Authority” means the person, board, commission, agency, or other body designated by ordinance to decide an appeal of a decision of a land use authority.

“De Novo” means anew; afresh; generally a new hearing or a hearing for a section time, contemplating a review in same manner in which matter was originally heard and a review of previous hearing.

“Land Use Application” means an application required by a municipality’s land use ordinance in order to reach a final land use action or land use decision.

“Land Use Authority” means a person, board, commission, agency, or other body designated by the local legislative body to act upon a land use application as the final decision maker.

“Land Use Code” means legislatively adopted land use ordinances, often referred to as the Development Code, City Code, or Code.

“Land Use Decision” means any final decision of the Planning Director or other official, board, commission, agency, or other body designated by the local legislative body who is responsible for the enforcement and/or approved of land use code regulation.