(A) Within a reasonable time, not to exceed 15 calendar days following conclusion of the hearing, the hearing officer shall make any one or more of the following determinations in a written decision (“order of abatement”).
(1) A finding and description of each nuisance condition at the subject property, or the non-existence thereof. In the latter instance, the hearing officer shall cancel the notice of abatement.
(2) The name of each person responsible for a nuisance condition, or conditions, at the subject property, as well as the name of any appellant who lacks responsibility therefore.
(3) The required corrective action and completion date for each unabated nuisance condition.
(4) Any other finding, determination or requirement that is relevant or related to the subject matter of the appeal.
(B) The decision of the hearing officer is final and conclusive. The order of abatement shall also contain the following statement: “The Hearing Officer’s decision is final, and judicial review of this decision is subject to the provisions and time limits set forth in Cal. Code of Civil Procedure §§ 1094.5 and 1094.6.”
(C) A copy of the order of abatement shall be served on all responsible persons who contested the notice of abatement by first class mail to the address(es) stated on the appeal form. Failure of a responsible person to receive a properly addressed order of abatement shall not invalidate any action or proceeding by the city pursuant to this chapter.
(D) The failure of any appellant to comply with an order of abatement by completing each of the requisite corrective actions in the manner and time set forth in the order of abatement constitute a misdemeanor offense punishable in accordance with § 8.12.040 of this chapter.
(Ord. 2007-20 § 2 (part), 2007)