(a) If the defendant or his or her attorney or designee fails to appear on the dates set for the hearing, the Hearing Officer may find the defendant in default and shall proceed with the hearing and accept evidence relevant to the existence of a Code violation.
(b) Upon finding the defendant in default, the Ordinance Enforcement Department shall send or cause to be sent notices by first class mail, postage prepaid to the defendant who was sent notice of the ordinance violation. Service of notices sent in accordance herewith shall be complete as of the date of deposit in the United States mail.
(Ord. 2011-30. Passed 7-11-11.)