(A) Administrative enforcement hearings are intended to be informal in nature. Formal rules of evidence and discovery do not apply. The procedure and format of the administrative hearing shall be promulgated by the City Manager.
(B) The city bears the burden of proof at an administrative enforcement hearing or a nuisance abatement hearing to establish the existence of a violation of the City of Indio Municipal Code or applicable state code, or to establish the existence of a public nuisance.
(C) The standard of proof to be used by the enforcement hearing officer in deciding the issues at an administrative hearing is a preponderance of the evidence standard.
(D) Each party shall have the opportunity to cross-examine witnesses and present evidence in support of their case.
(Ord. 1809, passed 2-21-24)