(1) The effect of remand on the decision of the hearing examiner shall be specified in the county council’s decision. A decision by the hearing examiner in response to the remand order shall be issued in the same manner as the original decision.

(2) A remand is not a final decision on the appeal, but shall serve as a decision for purposes of applicable time limitations contained in SCC 30.72.120(3). Issuance of the decision by the hearing examiner in response to the remand order shall commence a new appeal period pursuant to SCC 30.72.070. Issues on appeal shall be limited to the issues remanded to the hearing examiner. (Added by Amended Ord. 02-064, Dec. 9, 2002, Eff date Feb. 1, 2003).