At the conclusion of the hearing, the hearing officer shall make a determination on the basis of the evidence presented at the hearing as to whether or not a code violation exists. The determination shall be in writing and shall be designated as findings, decision and order. The findings, decision and order shall include the hearing officer's findings of fact; a decision of whether or not a code violation exists based upon the findings of fact; and an order that states the sanction or dismisses the case if a violation is not proved. A monetary sanction for a violation under this chapter shall not exceed the amount provided for in ILCS Ch. 65, Act 5, § 1-2.2 in its current form and as amended from time to time. A copy of the findings, decision, and order shall be served on the defendant within five days after it is issued. Service shall be in the same manner that the report form and summons are served under § 158.04. Payment of any penalty or fine and the disposition of fine money shall be in the same manner as set forth in the code, unless the corporate authorities adopting this chapter provide otherwise.
(Ord. O-7-16, passed 3-1-16)