(A) Pursuant to I.C. 33-36-2-1, the town establishes the Ordinance Violations Bureau and, pursuant to I.C. 33-36-3-1, designates Dana Row as its Ordinance Violations Bureau Clerk.
(B) The town, pursuant to I.C. 36-1-6-9, establishes the Ordinance Violations Bureau as its administrative body for enforcement of its ordinances that restrict or prohibit actions that are harmful to land, air, or water; govern the use of the public way; or govern the standing or parking of vehicles.
(Ord. 2009-15, passed 12-15-2009)
(A) Pursuant to I.C. 33-36-2-3, said Ordinance Violations Bureau Clerk may accept written appearances, waivers of trials, admissions of violations, and payment of civil penalties of up to $250 as set forth in ordinances adopted by the Town Council.
(B) The Ordinance Violations Bureau Clerk shall serve as the hearing officer for purposes of determination of a violation of an ordinance, by a preponderance of the evidence, and imposition of a penalty of not more than $2,500.
(Ord. 2009-15, passed 12-15-2009)
(A) A person charged with an ordinance violation is entitled to a trial before a court as provided by law, unless that person waives the right to trial and enters an admission of the violation with the Ordinance Violations Bureau Clerk.
(B) A person charged with a violation who wants to invoke the right to trial shall appear before the Ordinance Violations Bureau Clerk and deny the violation or enter a written denial with the Ordinance Violations Bureau Clerk.
(Ord. 2009-15, passed 12-15-2009)
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