(a) Any person with an interest in the property subject to a water conservation inspection who contests the determination of a qualified inspector regarding required water conservation measures may appeal said decision to the Director of the Department of Building Inspection within ten working days from the date the completed inspection form was filed with the Department of Building Inspection. The notice of appeal shall state, clearly and concisely, the grounds upon which the appeal is based. The burden of proof shall be on the appellant to demonstrate that the water conservation measure is not required under this chapter. The determination of the Director may be appealed to the Building Inspection Commission pursuant to the notice and appeal procedures established in the Administrative Code Chapter 77.
(b) Any person with an interest in the property subject to a water conservation inspection who claims an exemption pursuant to Section 12A10(c) of this Chapter may request a determination of exemption from the Director of the Department of Building Inspection by filing the request and stating the basis for the claim. The burden of proof shall be on the applicant to demonstrate the qualifications for the exemption. The determination of the Director may be appealed to the Building Inspection Commission pursuant to the procedures for notice and appeal established in the Administrative Code Chapter 77.
(c) Any appeal or request for exemption to the Director filed pursuant to this Section shall be accompanied by payment of a filing fee, pursuant to Section 1216 of this Code.
(Added by Ord. 185-91, App. 5/15/91; amended by Ord. 346-91, App. 10/19/91; Ord. 161-92, App. 6/4/92; Ord. 350-95, App. 11/3/95; Ord. 256-07, App. 11/6/2007; Ord. 76-09, App. 5/14/2009, Eff. 7/1/2009)