5-5-3. Request for administrative code enforcement hearing .

(1) A person served with one of the following documents or notices has the right to request an administrative code enforcement hearing if the request is filed within ten calendar days from the date of service of one of the following notices:

(a) notice of violation;

(b) notice of itemized bill for costs;

(c) administrative citation; or

(d) notice of emergency abatement.

(2) The request for hearing shall be made in writing and filed with the Department of Engineering, office of the hearing officer. The request shall contain the case number, the address of the violation, and the signature of the responsible party.

(3) As soon as practicable after receiving the written notice of the request for hearing, the hearing officer shall schedule a date, time, and place for the hearing.

(4) The failure of any person to file a request for an administrative code enforcement hearing when served with a notice of violation shall:

(a) constitute a waiver of the right to an administrative hearing;

(b) constitute a waiver of the right to challenge the action; and

(c) shall not affect the validity of the recorded notice of violation. (Ord. 2005-05, 2/15/05 )