Sec. 360.404.1. - Alternative hearing procedures.

In all cases in which the City is seeking penalties, but no corrective action, any party charged with a violation of Chapter 362 shall have the option of requesting: (a) an administrative hearing to be conducted in accordance with the procedures set forth in F.S. §§ 120.569 and 120.57, (b) an administrative hearing to be conducted in accordance with Sections 360.403 and 360.404 , Ordinance Code, or (c) judicial proceedings in accordance with Section 362.110 , Ordinance Code. Any request for a hearing or judicial proceeding using the procedures of this Section shall be made within 30 days of receipt of notice from the Department that no settlement has been reached between the City and the alleged violator. The costs associated with the employment and use of a hearing officer shall be taxed against the nonprevailing party by the Environmental Protection Board. (Ord. 2001-289-E, § 1)