(A) Within ten days of mailing of the written notice of violation, the owner of the business establishment may appeal the alleged violation by requesting a hearing before the City Manager or their designee. Such a request must be made in writing and must set forth the specific grounds for the appeal.
(B) If the owner files a timely request for a hearing, the City Manager or their designee shall set a time and place for the hearing within 14 days thereafter.
(1) All parties involved shall have the right to offer testimonial, documentary and tangible evidence bearing on the issues, to be represented by counsel, and to confront and cross-examine any witness against them.
(2) The decision of the City Manager or their designee shall be in writing and shall be rendered within 14 days of their receipt of the transcript of the hearing.
(3) The decision of the City Manager or their designee shall be final. However, an owner having an interest affected by this chapter may appeal to the Circuit Court.
(Ord. O-201, passed 2-19-2018, effective 3-1-2018)