The action taken by the planning commission to issue, approve, deny, or modify a surface mining permit or a reclamation plan may, within ten days of that action, be appealed to the board of supervisors by any person. Such appeal shall be filed with and heard by the board of supervisors in the manner specified by Section 17.54.670 of this code. If the board of supervisors determines the findings made and action taken by the planning commission to be satisfactory, the appeal shall be denied. If it determines otherwise, the board of supervisors shall make its own findings and take action in accordance with Sections 6.80.160, 6.80.170 and 6.80.180 of this chapter.

    As provided by the State Public Resources Code, an applicant whose request for a surface mining permit to conduct operations in an area of statewide or regional significance has been denied by the board of supervisors on appeal, may within fifteen (15) days of such denial, appeal to the State Mining and Geology Board. If the State Board determines the decision of the board of supervisors is not supported by substantial evidence in the record, the board of supervisors shall hold a public hearing to reconsider its action. (Ord. 99-60 (part): prior gen. code § 8-117.6)