(a) Appeal of Applicability of the Chapter.
(1) If the owner or responsible local agent disagrees with the opinion of the Building Official or his/her designee as to whether the subject property is subject to provisions of this Chapter other than the International Property Maintenance Code, the owner or responsible local agent may appeal to the City Council.
(2) Any owner or responsible local agent requesting such an appeal shall file a written request therefor to the Building Department within ten (10) days after the date of the opinion of the Building Official. The appeal shall be made in writing and mailed, or hand delivered to the Building Department.
(3) As soon as practical, the City Council shall fix a time, date and place for a hearing and provide notice of the same to the owner or responsible local agent ten (10) days before the scheduled hearing date.
(4) The City Council shall hear evidence and testimony by City Departments and other concerned individuals regarding the appeal. The owner or responsible local agent, and/or their representatives, shall be allowed to present evidence and testimony at the hearing on the issues that are the subject of the appeal. After the hearing, the City Council shall decide by Resolution whether the subject structure or dwelling shall be regulated pursuant to provisions of this Chapter. The decision of the City Council shall be final and shall be binding on the owner, responsible local agent, tenant, and the City.
(5) The owner may appeal the final decision of the City Council to the Wayne County Circuit Court within twenty-one (21) days of the date of the final decision.
(b) Appeal of Notice of Violation of the International Property Maintenance Code.
(1) If the owner or responsible local agent disagrees with the opinion of the Building Official or his/her designee as to the existence of an alleged violation, or the period of time that will be reasonably required to correct the alleged violation as set forth in the notice of violation, the owner or responsible local agent may appeal as provided for in the International Property Maintenance Code, Chapter 1422
of the Code of Ordinances.
(Ord. 23-1036. Passed 7-5-23; Ord. 24-1042. Passed 6-5-24.)