A. The owner may give written consent authorizing the town to abate the nuisance under section 8-109 of this part. Such consent shall waive the right to a hearing.
B. At any time within ten (10) days from the date of the notice and order provided for in this chapter, the owner may request, in writing to the administrator, a hearing to be conducted for the purpose of contesting the determination that a nuisance exists upon his property. The board of trustees shall conduct such hearing as soon as may be practicable but not earlier than five (5) days after receipt of the owner's request for such hearing, and not later than fifteen (15) days after such receipt.
C. At such hearing such owner shall have the right to be represented by counsel, to present testimony, or evidence and arguments, and to cross examine witnesses. All testimony shall be taken under oath. If the board, after such hearing, shall determine that the inoperative vehicle or junked vehicle constitutes a growing blight or a substantial detriment to health and safety of the residents of the community, he/she shall file, in writing, findings of fact, and order that such nuisance be abated within ten (10) days, and shall cause such finding and order to be served upon such owner at the conclusion of the hearing. (Ord. 2009-1, 7-13-2009)