(A) No continuances shall be authorized by the hearing officer in proceedings under this subchapter except in cases where a continuance is absolutely necessary to protect the rights of the property owner.
(B) Lack of preparation shall not be grounds for a continuance. Any continuance authorized by a hearing officer under this subchapter shall not exceed 39 days. The case for the village may be presented by an attorney designated by the village or by any other municipal employee, except that the case for the village shall not be presented by any employee of the Code Hearing Department. The case for the property owner may be presented by the property owner, his or her attorney, or any other agent or representative of the property owner.
(Ord. 2006-029, passed 11-15-06)