(A) At the conclusion of the hearing, the hearing officer shall make a determination on the basis of the evidence presented at the hearing as to whether or not a building violation exists. The determination shall be in writing and shall be designated as findings, decision and order, the decision to be rendered within 30 days of the conclusion of the hearing. The findings, decision and order shall include the Hearing Officer’s findings of fact, a decision whether or not the violation alleged exists based on the finding of fact, and an order, ordering the owner to correct the violation or dismissing the case, in the event a violation is not proved. If a Building Code violation is proved, the order may also impose sanctions, including, but not limited to, fines that are provided in the maintenance code adopted by the city for the violation(s) proved.
(B) A copy of the findings, decision and order shall be served on the owner within five days after they are issued. Service shall be in the same manner as the citation and summons are served pursuant to this subchapter.
(C) Payment of any fine, penalty or administrative costs imposed shall be made to the city through the office of the City Clerk. When collected the fines, penalties and administrative costs shall be paid into the General Fund of the city.
(D) Payment of a fine does not relieve the owner of the obligation to correct the violation, if not already accomplished.
(Prior Code, § 40.06) (Ord. 02-O-1737, passed 9-4-2002)