Once a citation is issued, the alleged violator and/or the owner of the property upon which the violation has occurred shall, within 15 days of the time of issuance of the citation, either pay the civil penalty set forth in the citation or request a hearing in writing according to the procedure set forth in this section. The civil penalty may be paid either in person at City Hall, or by United States first class mail, postage prepaid and postmarked within the prescribed 15 days. Payment of the civil penalty shall be deemed to be an admission of the code offense.
(Ord. 0317, passed 12-23-03)