(A) Creation. A code hearing unit (“Unit” for purposes of this chapter) is established pursuant to the authority of ILCS Ch. 65, Act 5, §§ 1-2.1-1 et seq., the function of which is to administer a system of administrative adjudication provided for in this chapter. The Unit shall administer, manage, and conduct administrative adjudication proceedings in the manner provided for in this chapter. The Unit shall consist of a Supervisor and such other persons as the Supervisor appoints to assist with the administrative adjudication system provided for in this chapter. The creation of this Unit shall not preclude the city from using other methods to enforce city ordinances.
(B) Jurisdiction. The Unit shall have the authority to conduct the administrative adjudication of charges of all code violations of this code, as amended, and including vehicular standing, parking and compliance violations, except the following:
(1) Any offense under the Illinois Vehicle Code (Chapter 625 of the Illinois Compiled Statutes) or this code governing the movement of vehicles;
(2) Any reportable offense under ILCS Ch. 625, Act 5, § 6 -204;
(3) Violations punishable by a penalty of incarceration;
(4) Violations punishable by a fine in excess of $50,000 per violation excluding allowable costs, provided, however, that the maximum fine amount of $50,000 does not apply to cases brought to enforce the collection of any tax imposed and collected by the city.
(C) Adjudication of matters. Charges of violations of this code, and any other matter falling within the jurisdiction of the Unit shall be heard and adjudicated by an Administrative Hearing Officer.
(Ord. 15-3507, passed 12-21-2015)