(a) The Owner may, within fifteen (15) days after service of the notice to abate is effective, make a demand in writing to the Zoning Inspector for a hearing on the question of whether in fact a public nuisance exists. The hearing shall be held within a reasonable time not to exceed thirty (30) days following receipt of the written demand and at least ten (10) days notice in writing of the hearing shall be given to the Owner. The hearing shall be conducted by a Board composed of the Administrator, the Fire Chief, the Police Chief, the Mayor and a representative from the Planning and Zoning Commission. A majority of the Board members must concur in the decision rendered by the Board. The Board may:
(1) Sustain the finding that a public nuisance exists on the property and order the abatement thereof by repair or replacement of the items found to constitute a public nuisance, or order the abatement thereof by demolition; or
(2) Sustain the finding that a public nuisance exists on the property and order that the building or structure be secured and the premises maintained so as to lessen the severity of the public nuisance; or
(3) Continue the matter for a period not to exceed forty-five days for further investigation and disposition; or
(4) Take such other action and render such other orders as it deems appropriate within the authority conferred by this chapter.
(b) A copy of the decision of the Board shall be promptly served on the Owner.
(c) The Board's decision is subject to review in accord with Revised Code Chapter 2506, as amended from time to time. (Ord. 2009-08. Passed 4-6-09.)