(a) Referral to Court. If the person, firm, or corporation issued a Notice of Violation either expressly or implicitly denies the violation charged within fourteen (14) days after service of said Notice, the Fiscal Officer or Building Inspector/Commissioner shall notify the Court's Representative of the denial so that a hearing can be set.
(b) Court Hearings. Court hearings are conducted according to the Rules of Procedure and the Court determines whether the violation is proven by the City beyond a reasonable doubt standard. If the Court determines that the violation has been proven, it may institute the penalties as noted herein.
(c) After Determination of Guilt. Persons, firms, or corporations found to have violated the provisions of this Code charged in the Notice of Violation may be liable and punished as noted herein and all fines assessed by the Court must be paid within ten (10) days after the judgment. Failure to pay the fine within this time period will result in the placement of a lien on the property at issue and/or the collection of the amount due in any manner authorized by law.
(Ord. 2010-22. Passed 5-27-10.)