A. Time Limit For Filing: The person receiving notice to abate shall have thirty (30) days in which to file a written request with the County Clerk for a hearing. The hearing shall be scheduled within thirty (30) days of receipt of the notice for hearing by the County Clerk or such longer period as shall be mutually agreed upon between the County Commission and the party.
B. Determination Of County Commission: The County Commission shall determine if a nuisance exists as defined by ordinance. The procedures and burden of proof shall be that generally applicable to administrative hearings.
C. Failure To Appear: If the person requesting the hearing fails to appear or present evidence, the commission may enter its ruling by default.
D. Abatement Order: At the hearing, if the commission determines that a nuisance, as defined by this chapter, does exist, the commission shall order an abatement of the nuisance and establish a time period for the accomplishment of the abatement. (Ord. 96-12, 12-4-1996)