(a) Whenever the Health Commissioner or his/her designee determines that there are reasonable grounds to believe that there has been a violation of any provision of this chapter or that any dwelling should be condemned, he or she shall give written notice of such alleged violation or condemnation to the person or persons responsible therefore, allowing a reasonable time for the correction of the alleged violation.
(b) Notice of the violation and/or condemnation shall be sent to the owner of the dwelling unit, and/or the person responsible for the alleged violation via U.S. certified mail, return receipt requested. Notice shall be deemed given when the certified mail receipt is signed. If the certified mail is returned, the notice shall be sent via regular mail and is deemed given three business days after it is mailed.
(c) Any person affected by any notice of an alleged violation or condemnation may request a hearing before the Health Commissioner. A request for a hearing shall be submitted in writing to the Health Commissioner within 14 days of receipt of the notice. The hearing shall be scheduled not later than 30 days after the request was made, except when waived by the person requesting the hearing, or in situations where the hearing cannot be practicably scheduled within 30 days. This information shall be provided in the notice.
(d) The Health Commissioner or his/her designee shall preside over the hearing provided for pursuant to this section. The person affected by the notice of the alleged violation and/or condemnation shall have the opportunity to present any information to the Health Commissioner or his/her designee for consideration in this matter.
(e) After such hearing, the Health Commissioner shall sustain, modify, or withdraw the determination of a violation or condemnation, depending upon his/her finding as to whether the violation occurred and whether this chapter has been complied with.
(Ord. 2016-08. Passed 2-11-16.)