(A) Periodic inspections will be made by Code Enforcement to insure that the specifications of this subchapter, as well as the demolition contract and permit, are being complied with.
(B) (1) The code enforcement officer shall, for each inspection made, make an inspection report noting any violations of this subchapter.
(2) He or she shall give a copy to the owner and the demolition contractor and shall retain 1 copy. The inspection report shall serve as notice to the affected persons that there is a violation of this chapter and the code enforcement officer may issue a stop work order to contain a time for compliance.
(C) (1) When the property owner or the demolition contractor have not rectified the violation within the time provided for in the inspection report, the code enforcement officer may issue and cause to be served a citation charging that the demolition work being performed is in violation of this chapter.
(2) The citation will state the specifics of the violation as well as notify the persons affected that a hearing will be held before the code enforcement officer or designated agent at a place fixed not less than 10 days, nor more than 30 days, after the serving of the complaint; that the owner and parties affected may file an answer to the complaint and to appear in person, or otherwise, and give testimony at place and time affixed in the complaint; and that rules of evidence prevailing in courts of law or equity shall not be controlling in hearings before the code enforcement officer.
(D) If, after notice and hearing, the official determines that the demolition work is in violation of this subchapter and that the property owner and/or demolition contractor have failed to comply with this subchapter, he or she shall state, in writing, his or her findings of fact in support of the determination and shall issue and cause to be served upon the owner and/or demolition contractor the findings of facts.
(1995 Code, § 15.16.050) Penalty, see § 150.99