(a) At the hearing noticed pursuant to section 6-75, the hearing officer shall conduct the hearing referred to in such notice. The city and the owner(s) and other parties having an interest may be represented by counsel at this hearing. The hearing officer shall take the testimony of the designated enforcement official, the owner(s), occupant, lessee or agent of the property and any interested party, as well as any other relevant evidence. The use of pictures, videotapes, or other recording devices shall be permitted to present evidence in the hearing. The hearing officer shall render findings of fact, which shall include but not be limited to:
(1) Evidence of relevant building codes and building regulations.
(2) The condition or state of repair of the building, dwelling or structure.
(3) The estimated cost of repair or demolition of the building, dwelling, or structure.
(4) The equalized assessed value of the building, dwelling, or structure.
Not more than five days after completion of the hearing, the hearing officer shall render a decision, either closing the proceedings or ordering the dangerous building to be demolished or otherwise made safe or properly maintained.
(b) If it is determined by the hearing officer that the building, dwelling, or structure is unfit for human habitation or is a dangerous building and should be demolished or otherwise made safe or properly maintained, the hearing officer shall so order, fixing a time in the order for the owner(s) to comply therewith. The order may require the owner(s) to maintain the exterior of the building and adjoining grounds including, but not limited to, the maintenance of lawns, trees, and shrubs.
(c) A copy of the findings and order of the hearing officer shall be served on the owner(s) and any interested party in the manner prescribed in section 6-75(a).
(Ord. No. 133, § 8, 4-3-2000)