(a) Appeals to a Hearing Officer concerning interpretation or administration of this Chronic Nuisance Code may be taken by any person aggrieved by any action or decision of the City under this Chapter. Such appeal shall be taken by filing with the Safety/Service Director and Director of Law a notice of appeal specifying the grounds upon which the appeal is being taken. Appeals shall be made in writing, within ten days of the date of the challenged decision or action.
(b) A hearing on any appeal shall not be scheduled any later than forty-five (45) days after the appeal has been filed. The hearing shall be conducted by a Hearing Officer. The Hearing Officer shall determine whether there is sufficient evidence to support the designation of the subject property as a Chronic Nuisance Property or other challenged action. All witnesses shall be sworn, and a record of the proceeding shall be kept. The Hearing Officer shall issue a written decision within ten (10) days of the hearing. Any such appeal shall not stay any actions by the City of Norwood unless an owner or landlord can provide sufficient evidence that the owner has abated a specific nuisance activity within the twelve (12) month period, in which case, the nuisance activity number shall then be reduced to reflect the abatement of the specific nuisance activity for that property. (Ord. 45-2022. Passed 10-11-22.)