(a) The owner shall have the right to request reconsideration of the Building Inspector of (1) the imposition of the registration fees imposed by this Article and/or (2) the designation of a structure as a vacant structure by filing an application in writing to the Building Inspector no later than fifteen (15) calendar days after the date of notification to owner that a property has been placed on the vacant property registry pursuant to Section 1727.06. On the request for reconsideration, the owner shall bear the burden of providing satisfactory proof of occupancy, that the structure in question is not a vacant structure, or that the structure is exempt from registration.
(b) Building Inspector's Determination. Within thirty (30) days, or as soon thereafter as is practicable, after the Building Inspector receives an application pursuant to Section 1727.06(a), the Building Inspector will contact the owner and afford the owner the opportunity to appear in person for reconsideration or waiver of fee. Within thirty (30) days, or as soon thereafter as is practicable, after consideration of all information provided by the owner and upon advice and consent of the City Manager, the Building Inspector shall grant or deny the request in writing and provide the owner with a copy of the decision.
(c) If the owner has received an unfavorable decision from the Building Inspector, the owner may appeal the Building Inspector's decision to a review by the Building Safety Commission. An owner appealing the decision of the Building Inspector shall file a written appeal with the Building Safety Commission, indicating the portion of the Building Inspector's decision he or she deems inaccurate or incorrect, within fifteen (15) days after notice of the Building Inspector's final decision. As soon as is practicable after receiving the appeal, the Building Safety Commission shall convene a hearing to hear the dispute and consider the owner's and Building Inspector's respective positions and arguments. Notice of the hearing shall be provided to the owner, and the owner shall be afforded the opportunity to appear in person and be heard. As soon as practicable after conclusion of the formal hearing, the Building Safety Commission shall issue its Findings and Conclusion in writing either concurring with or rejecting the Findings and Conclusions of the Building Inspector.
(d) Any owner may appeal a decision of the Building Safety Commission made pursuant to subsection (c) hereof, within thirty (30) days of the issuance of such decision to the Circuit Court of Pleasants County. (Ord. 2018-02. Passed 6-19-18.)
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