She likely does. If a board makes a procedural error over a matter it has clear jurisdiction of, it often results in a defacto variance. You usually end up wit

She likely does. If a board makes a procedural error over a matter it has clear jurisdiction of, it often results in a defacto variance. You usually end up with vested rights if you acted in good faith and made substantial investments. The fact that board didn’t provide a grievance procedure and immediately moved to fine undermines their case.