(a) The Architectural Board of Review shall schedule a hearing on all violations of this chapter reported by the Building Official, the time and place of which shall be included in the notice to the owner as provided in Section 1367.08.
(b) In passing on such violations the Board shall require the submission of evidence to substantiate all claims and may require such additional data as, in the opinion of the Board, are needed for adequate consideration of violations. Any member of the Board or any person authorized by the Board may, at any reasonable time, enter, inspect and examine any dwelling or structure for the purpose of carrying out the duties of the Board.
(c) The Board shall, in every case, reach a decision without unreasonable or unnecessary delay. Every decision of the Board shall be in writing, shall be dated, shall indicate the vote upon a decision and shall be promptly filed in the office of the Building Official. A certified copy of the decision shall be sent by registered mail to the owner, return receipt requested, and a copy shall be publicly posted in the office of the Building Official for two weeks after mailing.
(d) If the Board determines that the owner is in violation of this chapter, its decision shall specify the particular sections of this chapter which have been violated and shall give the owner a reasonable time to complete specified repairs or improvements or to demolish and remove the dwelling or structure or a portion thereof. The decision shall also advise the owner that he or she is entitled to a hearing before Council if he or she requests it by filing a notice of appeal with the Board within thirty days of the date of the Board's decision.
(Ord. 2014-03. Passed 4-8-14.)