2.45.040 Hearing determination and petition.
(a) Upon conclusion of the hearing, the Hearing Officer shall issue a determination of:
(1) Whether or not the administrative action was taken in accordance with City ordinances, whether or not a violation occurred and the amount of the administrative monetary penalty, if applicable, for the relevant violation. Upon issuance, such decision shall constitute a final determination.
(2) Upholding the administrative action and/or imposition of an administrative fee, charge or penalty, including the amount thereof. Upon issuance, such decision shall constitute a final determination.
(b) The Hearing Officer may, if factual circumstances dictate, take the matter under advisement for a period no longer than 10 business days. In such instances and in the case of a determination adverse to the person requesting the appeal, the date of the Hearing Officer’s determination shall govern for purposes of the assessment of an administrative monetary penalty.
(c) If a person fails to respond to a notice of violation, other administrative action, or imposition of a fee or charge either by correcting the violation, if applicable, by payment of administrative penalty, by payment of the fee or charge or by making a written request within the specified time for an administrative hearing, a determination of liability, if any, shall be entered against the person. Such determination shall constitute a final determination. (Ord. 20206 § 13, 9-10-19; Ord. 19319 § 4, 10-13-09. Code 1995 § 2-489. Formerly 2.145.040.)