(a) Upon the filing of a notice of appeal with the Planning and Zoning Commission, it shall transmit to Council all of the original papers considered in issuing its decision.
(b) Council shall schedule a hearing within a reasonable time after an appeal has been filed and shall notify the owner of the time and place of the hearing by certified mail, return receipt requested.
(c) The owner may appear at the hearing in person, by agent or by attorney.
(d) In passing on such appeals, Council shall require submission of evidence to substantiate all claims and may require such additional data as, in the opinion of Council, are needed for adequate consideration of the appeal. Any member of Council or any person authorized by Council may at any reasonable time enter, inspect and examine any dwelling or structure for the purpose of carrying out the duties of Council.
(e) Council shall in every case reach a decision without unreasonable or unnecessary delay. Every decision of Council shall be in writing, dated, indicate the vote upon a decision and promptly filed with the Village Clerk. A certified copy of the decision shall be sent by certified mail to the owner, return receipt requested, and a copy shall be publicly posted in the Town Hall for ten days after mailing.
(f) If Council shall determine 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.
(Ord. 1992-101. Passed 1-14-92.)