No continuances shall be authorized by the Hearing Officer in proceedings under this subchapter except in cases where a continuance is absolutely necessary to protect the rights of the property owner. Lack of preparation shall not be grounds for a continuance. Any continuance authorized by a Hearing Officer under this section shall not exceed 25 days. The case for the city may be presented by the Building Inspector, by any other city employee or by an attorney designated by the city. However, in no event shall the case for the city be presented by an employee of the Code Hearing Department. The case for the property owner may be presented by the owner, his or her attorney, or any other agent or representative.
(Ord. 1416, passed 4-21-1998)