An appeal of a final decision of a county on an erosion control plan MUST be filed within a MAXIMUM of how many days?

• A. 15 days
• B. 30 days
• C. 45 days
• D. 60 days

Answer: (B)

The deadline to appeal a county’s final erosion control plan decision is 30 days. In Virginia, decisions on erosion and sediment control plans made by a county are subject to circuit court review, and the appeal must be filed within 30 days of the decision date (often counted from when the decision is issued or mailed). This time limit keeps the review process timely and avoids prolonged uncertainty, ensuring that challenges are resolved within a reasonable period. Appeals filed later than this window are generally barred, so 30 days is the standard maximum.