(a) Whenever a structure is determined by the Code Official to be so deteriorated or dilapidated or has become so out of repair as to be dangerous, unsafe, unsanitary or otherwise unfit for human habitation or occupancy such that it is unreasonable to repair the structure, the Code Official will issue a complaint identifying the violations with a notice that a hearing will be held before an Administrative Hearing Officer on a date specified in the notice not less than 10 days nor more than 30 days after service of the complaint.

(b) The notice shall provide that the owner(s) of record, mortgagee, or any party in interest of record, as well as any person in possession who can be ascertained, shall have the right to file an answer to the complaint and to appear in person and give testimony at the place and time identified in the notice and that failure to appear may result in a determination of default. (Ord. 20145 § 3, 10-2-18.)