(1) A decision of an appeal authority takes effect on the date when the appeal authority issues a written decision, or as otherwise provided by ordinance.
(2) A written decision, or other event as provided by ordinance, constitutes a final decision under Subsection 10-9a-801(2)(a) or a final action under Subsection 10-9a-801(4), except as provided in Title 11, Chapter 58, Part 4, Appeals to Appeals Panel, for an appeal of an inland port use appeal decision, as defined in Section 11-58-401.