Except as otherwise provided by the Act or the Regulations, any final finding, determination or decision made pursuant to the Act, the Regulations or this Chapter by the Planning and Development Director or his/her designee may be appealed in writing to the Board of Supervisors of Tulare County pursuant to section 165 of this Ordinance Code. At the time of filing the appeal, the appellant shall pay a fee of One Hundred and Fifty Dollars ($150) to the Planning and Development Director to defray the expenses incidental to the proceedings.