Sec. 518.303. - Hearing.

Within 15 days after the date of mailing the notice as provided in Section 518.302 or the delivery, service or posting thereof, as the case may be, the owner, custodian, agent, lessee, trustee or occupant of the property involved shall have the right to make written petition for a hearing before the Building Codes Adjustment Board. Thereafter, the Board shall promptly arrange a time for the hearing and provide appropriate notice thereof to the petitioner, who may appear to show: (a) That the structure is not unsafe or why the public nuisance does not threaten or endanger the public health, welfare or safety. (b) Why the public nuisance cannot be terminated within the time specified in the notice. (c) Why the public nuisance should not be removed, terminated and abated by the City and a special assessment and lien placed on the property. At the hearing, the City and the petitioner may introduce witnesses as deemed necessary. (Ord. 96-458-297, § 1)