(A) Not later than 15 calendar days following conclusion of the hearing, the hearing officer shall determine if any nuisance condition exists at the subject property. If the hearing officer determines that each nuisance condition described in the notice of abatement is non-existent, the notice of abatement shall be deemed cancelled and shall document the same with a written order. If the hearing officer determines that one or more of the nuisance conditions described in the notice of abatement exists, he/she shall issue a written order of abatement which shall contain, to the extent available, the following:
(1) A finding and description of each nuisance condition existing at the subject property.
(2) The name of each responsible person for a nuisance condition or conditions at the subject property, as well as the name of any person who is not responsible therefor.
(3) The required corrective action and, if the city so opts, the anticipated date of entry by the city to abate each unabated nuisance condition.
(4) Any other finding, determination or requirement that is relevant or related to the subject matter of the appeal.
(5) The following statement, in substantial form:
"The decision of the hearing officer is final, conclusive, and binding. Judicial review of this decision is subject to the provisions and time limits set forth in California Code of Civil Procedure sections 1094.6 et seq. or Government Code section 53069.4."
(B) Notwithstanding any provision of the code to the contrary, the decision of the hearing officer is final, conclusive, and binding.
(C) A copy of the decision shall be served by first class mail on each responsible person to whom the notice of abatement was issued. If the property owner is not an appellant, a copy of the order of abatement shall also be served on the property owner by first class mail to the address shown on the last equalized assessment roll. Failure of a person to receive the decision shall not invalidate any action or proceeding by the city pursuant to this chapter.
(Ord. 2018-254, passed 12-5-2018)