(a) Any persons to whom notices are directed pursuant to Section 345.03, or duly authorized agents, may file a written request for a hearing before the Director of Public Service and Safety or designee, within the period of compliance for the purpose of defending against the charges by the City.
(b) A hearing requested pursuant to this section shall be held as soon as practicable after the filing of the request. Persons requesting a hearing shall be advised of the time and place of the hearing. The scope of the hearing shall be limited to the following issues:
(1) Whether the person requesting the hearing is in charge or control of the property as charged.
(2) Whether the motor vehicle is junked or inoperative as charged.
(c) At any such hearing the City and the persons to whom notices have been directed may introduce any witnesses and evidence, as each party deems necessary. The Director of Public Service and Safety or designee shall then either affirm, reverse, or modify the order.
(Ord. 11-06. Passed 3-20-06.)