(A) (1) Any person aggrieved by any notice or order of the Building Inspector issued under this chapter may file a petition setting forth his or her reasons for contesting the notice or order with the City of Ludlow Code Enforcement Board (hereinafter referred to as the "Board"), within five days of receipt of such notice or order of the Building Inspector. The petition shall state the address where mailings pertaining to the hearing and/or appeal should be mailed.
(2) Upon receipt of the petition, the Board shall set a date for a hearing and shall notify the petitioner of such date by certified mail.
(3) At the hearing the petitioner shall be given an opportunity to show cause why the notice or order of the Building Inspector should be modified or withdrawn or why the period of time permitted for compliance should be extended.
(4) After the hearing, the Board may affirm, modify, or reverse the notice or order of the Building Inspector and may grant an extension of time for the performance of any act required where there is practical difficulty or undue hardship connected with the performance of any act required by the
provisions of this chapter and that such extension is in harmony with the general purpose of this chapter to secure the public health, safety, and welfare.
(B) In addition to the other remedies herein, any license issued under this chapter may, with notice to the holder thereof, and after hearing, be revoked or suspended by the Board, if it is found by the Board that a chronic or criminal nuisance exists upon the property in compliance with the applicable provisions of the City of Ludlow Nuisance Code.
(Ord. 2014-10, passed 8-14-2014; Am. Ord. 2016-8, passed 11-10-2016)