All hearings under this chapter shall be held before the Vehicle Abatement Hearing Officer who shall hear all facts and testimony he or she deems pertinent. The facts and testimony may include testimony on the condition of the vehicle or parts thereof and the circumstances concerning its location on the said private property or public property. The Vehicle Abatement Hearing Officer shall not be limited by the technical rules of evidence. The real property owner may appear in person at the hearing or present a sworn written statement in time for consideration at the hearing, and deny responsibility for the presence of the vehicle on the property with his or her reasons for such denial.
(Ord. 1153, passed 4-20-94)