1353.09 HEARING BEFORE ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD.

   (a)    The Architectural Review Board shall schedule a hearing on all violations of this chapter reported by the Building Commissioner, the time and place of which shall be included in the notice to the owner as provided in Section 1353.08 of this chapter.

   (b)    In passing on the violations the Board shall require submission of evidence to substantiate all claims and may require such additional data as, in the opinion of the Board, is needed for adequate consideration of violations. Any member of the Board or any person authorized by the Board, individually or in company with any state, county or municipal official may at any reasonable time enter, inspect and examine any dwelling or structure for the purpose of carrying out the duties of the Board.

   (c)    The Board shall in every case reach a decision without unreasonable or unnecessary delay. Every decision of the Board shall be in writing and dated, and shall be promptly filed in the office of the Building Commissioner. A copy of the decision shall be sent by certified mail to the owner, return receipt requested, express mail, or any other commercial carrier service utilizing any form of delivery requiring a signed receipt.

   (d)    If the Board determines that the owner is in violation of this chapter, its decision shall specify the particular sections of this chapter which have been violated and shall give the owner a period of time deemed by the Board to be reasonable, based on the extent of repairs required and other relevant factors, to complete specified repairs or improvements or to demolish and remove the dwelling or structure or a portion thereof. The decision shall also advise the owner that he is entitled to a hearing before Council if he requests it by filing a notice of appeal with the Board within thirty days of the date of the Board's decision.

(Ord. 965. Passed 8-15-66; Ord. 2023-12. Passed 12-18-23.)