(a) Administrative hearings for the adjudication of the finding of a violation, other administrative action, or the imposition of a fee, charge or penalty of this chapter shall be conducted by a Hearing Officer appointed by the City Manager.

(b) The person requesting the appeal may appear pro se or, at his or her own expense, by an attorney. An attorney who appears on behalf of any person shall file a written entry of appearance with the Hearing Officer.

(c) The rules of evidence shall not apply in the conduct of the administrative hearing.

(d) No violation, other administrative action or imposition of a fee, charge or penalty may be sustained by the Administrative Hearing Officer except upon proof by a preponderance of the evidence.

(e) The City and the person requesting the appeal shall each be permitted one continuance and the Hearing Officer may, on showing of good cause, grant a continuance to a date certain. (Ord. 20206 § 13, 9-10-19; Ord. 19765 § 1, 10-2-12. Formerly 2.145.030.)