§ 24-173. Appeal by owner.  


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  • The owner, occupant, agent, or other representative of the owner may appeal the decision of the parish council to the district court having jurisdiction over the property. The appeal shall be made by filing, within 60 days of the council's decision, a suit against the parish setting forth the reason(s) why the decision or order of the parish council is illegal or improper, and the issue shall be tried de novo and by preference in the district court. Where a grave public emergency has been declared by the parish council, the owner of the premises who desires to prevent the demolition or removal thereof must file his petition within 48 hours and must, at the time of the filing of the petition, furnish such bond as may be fixed by the district judge to recover any damage(s) that might be caused by the condition of the building. Either party may appeal the judgment of the district court as in ordinary cases.

(Ord. No. 18-03-1214-OR, 3-6-2018)