§ 13-4. Hearing.  


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  • Within twenty (20) days after the mailing or service of notice to or on him, or publication, as the case may be, the owner of the property may make written request to the city clerk for a hearing before the special magistrate or code enforcement board to show that the condition alleged in the notice under section 13-3 does not exist or that such condition does not constitute a public nuisance. At the hearing, the building official, his deputy or assistant, and the property owner may introduce such evidence as is deemed necessary. The property owner shall have a right to be represented by counsel. Such hearing shall be open to the public and subject to the procedures and remedies of the special magistrate or code enforcement board. Following a review by the special magistrate or code enforcement board, the owner will have exhausted his administrative remedies.

(Ord. No. 2009-13, § 7, 8-6-09)