(a) Any person in possession of a dwelling that has been found to be uninhabitable, pursuant to Section 1492.05, or who has received a notice to remove or abate a condition as provided for in Section 1492.06 may, within the period of time specified in such notice, file a written request for a hearing on such order, by delivering a copy of such request, specifying an address to which notices to such person are to be sent, to the office of the Mayor. Upon receipt of such a request, the Mayor shall set a time and place for such hearing and shall cause notice thereof to be given to such person by delivering such notice to him or her personally, by leaving a copy thereof at the address contained in the request for the hearing, or by certified mail sent to such address not less than five days prior to the hearing. The notice shall advise the appellant that evidence and testimony will be heard, that the appellant may call witnesses and cross-examine witnesses against the appellant, and that the Mayor may subpoena any person who the appellant reasonably believes can provide competent testimony or evidence on the matter. A copy of such notice, specifying the purpose of the hearing and the time and place thereof at which all interested persons shall be heard, shall be posted in the Village Hall. Such notice may also be published in one or more newspapers of general circulation in the Village.
(b) Such hearing shall be conducted by the Mayor, and shall be conducted in the manner described in the notice. Not more than ten days after the conclusion of such hearing, the Mayor shall issue an order confirming, modifying or rescinding the order of removal or abatement issued by the Chief Building Official. Any such order shall be a final order, within the meaning of Ohio R.C. 2506.01, upon the filing of a copy thereof with the Clerk of Council. A copy of such order shall be served as soon as possible in the manner specified in subsection (a) hereof upon the person requesting the hearing.
(Ord. 2013-11. Passed 5-21-13.)