(A) The owner of a building determined by the Code Enforcement Officer to be a vacant building as provided for in this chapter may appeal that determination to the Raton City Commission. Such appeal shall be in writing and shall be filed with the City Manager or Code Enforcement Officer within 30 days of the date of mailing of the notice of determination. The filing of an appeal stays the owner's obligation to register his/her building as required by this chapter, unless the City Manager certifies to the City Commission after the notice of appeal shall have been filed that, by reason of facts stated in the certificate, a stay would cause imminent peril to life or property.
(B) The appeal shall contain a complete statement of the reasons the owner disputes the Code Enforcement Officer's determination, shall set forth specific facts in support thereof, and shall include all evidence the owner relies upon to support the appeal. The City Commission shall decide the appeal on the basis of facts presented by the owner in his or her written appeal and the Code Enforcement Officer's written determination and shall affirm, deny or modify the determination.
(C) The City Commission shall send written notice of the appeal decision to the owner within 30 days of the appeal. The City Commission may, at its option, seek additional information from the owner.
(Ord. 1012, passed 4-27-2021)