At the hearing held pursuant to this subchapter, the town administration shall be responsible for presenting sufficient evidence to the Town Council to substantiate a finding that a condition exists that is dangerous or prejudicial to the public health or safety. The Town Council may consider all reliable evidence and need not be bound by the strict rules of evidence applicable to courts of law, but all witnesses shall be sworn. The respondent may be represented by counsel and may present evidence. All parties may cross-examine adverse witnesses. At the conclusion of the hearing, the Town Council shall make findings of fact, state its conclusions and enter an appropriate order. The Town Council’s findings of fact, conclusion and order shall be reduced to writing and a copy sent by mail or delivered to the respondent within three days following the hearing.
(Prior Code, § 20.5-58) (Ord. passed 9-11-1990)