An owner of a building determined to be a vacant building by the Director as provided herein may appeal that determination to the Mayor. Such appeal shall be in writing and shall be submitted to the Mayor within 15 days of the date of mailing of the notice of determination. The appeal shall contain a complete statement of the reasons the owner disputes the Director's determination. The Mayor shall decide the appeal on the basis of the facts presented by the owner in his or her written appeal and the Director's written determination. The Mayor shall send written notice of his decision on appeal to the owner within 14 days of his or her receipt of the appeal. The Mayor may require the owner to appear for a hearing to present their appeal of the Director’s determination.
(Ord. 20-31, passed 5-26-2020; Ord. 23-06, passed 3-14-2023)