At the conclusion of the hearing, the hearing officer shall make a determination on the basis of evidence presented at the hearing whether or not an ordinance violation exists. The determination shall be in writing and shall be designated as findings, decision and order. The findings, decision and order shall include the hearing officer's findings of fact, a decision whether or not an ordinance violation exists based upon the findings of fact, and an order imposing a penalty or dismissing the case in the event a violation is not proved.
A copy of the findings, decision, and order of the hearing officer shall be served on the party within five (5) days after they are issued. Service shall be in the same manner as the citation is served pursuant to subsection 9-4-1D of this chapter. Payment of any penalty or fine and the disposition of fine money shall be in the same manner as set forth in the ordinance for which the ordinance violation was issued. (Ord. 2742, 9-17-2012)