§ 31.23 PAYMENT.

   Once notice is given, the alleged violator may, within seven days of the notice, pay the amount set forth on the schedule of penalties for the violation, or may request a hearing in writing, as is provided for hereafter. The penalty may be paid in person or by mail, and payment shall be deemed to be an admission of the violation.

(Prior Code, § 1-7-4)

§ 31.24 HEARING.

   Any person contesting an administrative offense pursuant to this subchapter may, within seven days of the time of issuance of the notice, request a hearing by a hearing officer who shall forthwith conduct an informal hearing to determine if a violation has occurred. The hearing officer shall have authority to dismiss the violation or reduce or waive the penalty. If the violation is sustained by the hearing officer, the violator shall pay the penalty imposed.

(Prior Code, § 1-7-5)

§ 31.25 HEARING OFFICER.

   A city representative designated in writing by the City Administrator shall be the hearing officer for all administrative offenses. The hearing officer is authorized to hear and determine any controversy relating to administrative offenses provided for in this subchapter.

(Prior Code, § 1-7-6)

§ 31.26 FAILURE TO PAY.

   In the event a party charged with an administrative offense fails to pay the penalty, a misdemeanor or petty misdemeanor charge may be brought against the alleged violator in accordance with applicable ordinance or statutes. If the penalty is paid or if an individual is found not to have committed the administrative offense by the hearing officer, no charge may be brought by the city for the same violation.

(Prior Code, § 1-7-7)

§ 31.27 DISPOSITION OF PENALTIES.

   All penalties collected pursuant to this subchapter shall be paid to the city and may be deposited in the city’s General Fund.

(Prior Code, § 1-7-8)

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