(a) The hearing shall be conducted by a hearing officer on the date set by the City Attorneys Office.
(b) The citee shall have the opportunity to appear, testify and to present evidence relevant to the code violation alleged in the citation.
(c) The citee may file a written declaration with the City Attorney's Office at least 48 hours prior to the hearing in lieu of personally attending the hearing.
(d) The citation shall be accepted by the hearing officer as prima facie evidence of the code violation and the facts stated in the citation.
(e) Neither the enforcement officer nor any other representative of the City shall be compelled to attend the hearing. However, any such appearance or submission may be made at the discretion of the enforcement officer.
(f) The hearing shall be conducted informally and formal rules of evidence need not be imposed. The hearing officer does not have the authority to issue a subpoena.
(g) The failure of the citee to appear at the hearing or to file written testimony prior to hearing shall constitute an abandonment of the request for administrative hearing and a failure to exhaust administrative remedies concerning the violation set forth in the citation. Any penalty deposit shall be forfeited to the City.
(Ord.1430-NS, eff. Dec. 16, 2004)