(A) Hearing on appeal. Upon receipt of the notice of appeal, the Town Council shall place the matter on the agenda for its next available regular meeting. Written notice of the hearing shall be provided to all appropriate Town departments and to the appellant. The appropriate representative of the town shall appear and present the facts supporting the assessment and an itemized listing of the actual cost of removal or abatement, the costs of any additional inspections and other incidental costs, including legal fees. The appellant may present evidence controverting the imposition of the assessment. The Town Council shall determine whether the assessment was made in accordance with the provisions of this chapter and applicable state statutes and whether the amount of the assessment is sufficient to cover the actual costs of abatement and related activities. The Town Council shall issue its findings in writing, upholding or modifying the amount of the assessment, or overturning the assessment. The decision of the Town Council shall be final.
(B) Extension of compliance. If the Town Council's decision is adverse to the appellant, the date for compliance set forth in the notice of assessment shall be extended by the number of days elapsing between the filing of the notice of appeal and the rendering of the Town Council's decision.
(Ord. 03-2017, passed 4-13-2017)