§ 2-445. Findings, decision, order of hearing officer.

At the conclusion of the hearing the hearing officer shall make a determination on the basis of the evidence presented at the hearing as to whether or not a code violation exists. The determination shall be in writing and shall be designated as findings, decision and order. The findings, decision and order shall include the hearing officer's finding of fact, a decision as to whether or not a code violation exists based upon the findings of facts, and an order ordering the property owner to correct the violation or dismissing the case in the event a violation is not proved. If a code violation is proved, the order may also impose the sanctions that are provided in the code for the violation proved. A copy of the findings, decision, and order shall be served on the property owner within five days after they are issued; service shall be in the same manner as the report form and summons are served pursuant to section 2-438(c). Payment of any penalty or fine and the disposition of fine money shall be in the same manner as set forth in the code. Unless the corporate authorities adopting the division provide otherwise.

(Ord. No. 96-21, art. XI, 11-4-1996)