The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this chapter, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:
CODE. Any city ordinance except for:
(1) Building code violations, or
(2) Any offense under the Illinois Vehicle Code or a similar offense that is a traffic regulation governing the movement of vehicles and except for any reportable offense under Section 6-204 of the Illinois Vehicle Code.
HEARING OFFICER. An attorney at law licensed in the State of Illinois for at least three years, whose duty it is to:
(1) Preside at an administrative hearing called to determine whether or not a code violation exists;
(2) Hear testimony and accept evidence from the respondent and all interested parties relevant to the existence of a code violation;
(3) Preserve and authenticate the transcript and record of the hearing and all exhibits and evidence introduced at the hearing;
(4) Issue and sign a written finding, decision, and order stating whether a code violation exists; and
(5) To impose penalties consistent with applicable code provisions and to assess costs reasonably related to instituting the proceeding upon finding the respondent liable for the charged violation; provided, however, that in no event shall the hearing officer have the authority to impose a penalty of incarceration.
RESPONDENT. A person charged with liability for an alleged ordinance violation and the person to whom the notice of violation is directed.
(Ord. 20-0609-215, passed 6-9-2020)