(A) At the conclusion of an administrative adjudication hearing the hearing officer shall make a determination, on the basis of the evidence presented at the hearing, whether a city code violation exists. The determination shall be in writing and shall be designated as the findings, decision and order. The findings, decision and order shall include the hearing officer's findings of fact, a decision of whether a city code violation exists based upon the findings of fact, and an order directing and ordering the respondent to correct the violation or, in the event a violation is not proved, dismissing the case. If a city code violation is proved, the order shall also impose the sanctions that are provided in the city code for the violation proved as well as the costs of the administrative adjudication proceeding as set forth in § 42.07.
(B) A copy of the findings, decision and order shall be served upon the respondent within a reasonable period of time but in no event longer than thirty-five (35) days after it is issued. Service of the copy upon the respondent shall be in the same manner as a complaint and summons may be served under this chapter.
(C) Any fine or other monetary penalty imposed against a respondent pursuant to a findings, decision and order shall be paid to the Code Hearing Department. The disposition of such fine or monetary penalty shall be pursuant to the findings, decision and order, or as may be set forth in the city code.
(D) In the event that the findings, decision and order of the hearing officer directs the correction of the violation, the hearing officer shall also establish a status hearing date scheduled after the date established for the correction of the violation, at which status hearing compliance with the corrective direction shall be determined. At such time, the hearing officer shall hear testimony and accept evidence relevant to the corrective actions of the respondent. If the hearing officer determines that the city code violation has not been corrected as directed, additional sanctions may be imposed as provided by the city code.
(Ord. 8088, passed 4-4-00; Am. Ord. 8525, passed 1-2-07; Am. Ord. 9361, passed 2-1-22)