Upon service of a notice of violation, fine or denial of a request for an adaptation
as provided herein, the responsible party or business owner shall have the right to
appeal such notice, fine or denial and shall be granted a hearing before the Director
of Department of Transportation and Environmental Services or his designee, provided
that a written appeal and request for hearing is received by the Director of Department
of Transportation and Environmental Services within five working days after service
of the notice. Upon receipt of such an appeal or request, the director of Department
of Transportation and Environmental Services or his designee shall advise the appellant
of the time and place of the hearing, shall convene the hearing, shall consider the
evidence, and shall render a decision in writing and provide a copy to the appellant
within 15 business days following the hearing. The Director of Transportation and
Environmental Services shall ensure that the person hearing any appeal hereunder did
not have any direct involvement in the notice, fine or denial from which the appeal
is taken. (Ord. No. 4438, 2/25/06, Sec. 1)
