1367.02 NOTICE OF VIOLATION.

   When the Health Officer determines that there has been a violation of this Housing Code or any rule or regulation adopted pursuant thereto, he shall serve a written notice of violation upon the person responsible therefor. Such notice shall:

(a)    Include a statement of the facts which constitute a violation of the Code;

(b)    State the time within which a request for hearing may be filed;

(c)    Allow a reasonable time for the performance of any act it requires.

(Ord. 4903/55. Passed 12-19-55.)

1367.03 SERVICE OF NOTICE.

   Such notice of violation shall be served upon the owner or his agent, or the occupant as the case may require. Such notice shall be deemed to be properly served upon such owner or agent, or upon such occupant, if a copy thereof is served upon him personally; or if a copy thereof is sent by registered mail to his last known address; or if a copy thereof is posted in a conspicuous place in or about the dwelling affected by the notice.

(Ord. 4903/55. Passed 12-19-55.)

1367.04 REQUEST FOR HEARING.

   Any person affected by a notice of violation issued under this Housing Code may, within ten days after the date on which the notice was issued, file with the Health Officer a written request for a hearing. The request for hearing shall include a brief statement of the basis for disagreement with the notice of violation. Pursuant to such a request the Health Officer shall set a date for a hearing within a reasonable time and shall notify the person in writing.

(Ord. 4903/55. Passed 12-19-55.)

1367.05 HEARING.

   At the hearing the petitioner shall be given an opportunity to be heard and to show cause why the notice of violation should be modified or withdrawn. After the hearing the Health Officer shall sustain, modify or withdraw the notice, depending upon his finding as to whether this Housing Code has been complied with. If the Health Officer sustains or modifies such notice, it shall be deemed to be an order.

(Ord. 4903/55. Passed 12-19-55.)

1367.06 RECORD OF HEARING.

   The proceedings at such hearing, including the findings and decision of the Health Officer, shall be summarized, reduced to writing and entered as a matter of public record in the office of the Health Officer.

(Ord. 4903/55. Passed 12-19-55.)

1367.07 FAILURE TO REQUEST HEARING.

   If no request for hearing is filed within ten days after the serving of a notice of violation, then such notice shall automatically become an order to take the corrective action described.

(Ord. 4903/55. Passed 12-19-55.)