Upon receiving notice declaring a that a building is vacant or remains vacant, the owner of the building may appeal such decision within 20 calendar days of receipt of the notice. Such appeal shall be in writing to the City Clerk accompanied by a non-refundable appeal fee. Such appeal shall request a hearing before the Mayor and City Council to present reasons why the building should not be declared vacant. The appeal fee shall be set by resolution of the Mayor and City Council. The Mayor and City Council shall set such hearing within 20 business days from the date of receipt of the written request. A written notice of the Mayor and City Council decision following the hearing shall be sent to the property owner by certified mail or shall be provided at the conclusion of the meeting. If the Mayor and City Council rejects the appeal, the owner shall have 30 calendar days from the decision to register the vacant building; provided, the property owner may appeal such decision, within 30 calendar days of the Mayor and City Council decision, to the appropriate court for adjudication during which proceedings the decision of the Mayor and City Council shall be stayed.
(Ord. 730, passed 11-9-2022)