An appeal from the determination may be made to the Rowan District Court within seven (7) days of the Code Enforcement Board's determination. The appeal shall be initiated by the filing of a complaint and a copy of the Code Enforcement Board's order in the same manner as any civil action under the Rules of Civil Procedure. The action shall be tried de novo and the burden shall be upon the City of Morehead to establish that a violation occurred. If the court finds that a violation occurred, the owner shall be ordered to pay the city all fines, fees and penalties occurring as of the date of the judgment. If the court finds that a violation did not occur, the City of Morehead shall be ordered to dismiss the citation and the plaintiff shall be authorized to recover his costs.
(Ord. 16-93, passed 11-15-93; Am. Ord. 31:97, passed 10-13-97; Am. Ord. 23:99, passed 6-14-99)