§ 151.05. HEARING.

(A) At the time and place fixed in the notice given pursuant to § 151.03, the Hearing Officer shall conduct the hearing referred to in such notice. Both the village and the owner(s) may be represented by counsel at this hearing. The Hearing Officer may take the testimony of the Designated Enforcement Official, the owner(s), occupant, lessee or agent of the property and any interested party, as well as any other evidence relevant. The use of pictures, video tapes or other recording devices shall be permitted to present evidence in the hearing.

(B) (1) The Hearing Officer shall render findings of facts, which shall include but not be limited to:

(a) Evidence of relevant building and building regulations;

(b) The condition or state of repair of the building, dwelling or structure;

(c) The estimated cost of repair or demolition of the building, dwelling or structure;

(d) The equalized assessed value of the building, dwelling or structure; and

(e) Recommendation regarding the action that should be taken with respect to the building.

(2) On the basis of the Hearing Officer’s findings, the Hearing Officer shall render a decision, either closing the proceedings or ordering the dangerous building to be demolished or otherwise made safe.

(C) If it is determined by the Hearing Officer that the building, dwelling or structure is unfit for human habitation or is a dangerous building and should be demolished or otherwise made safe, the Hearing Officer shall so order, fixing a time in the order for the owner(s) to comply therewith.

(D) A copy of the findings and order of the Hearing Officer shall be served on the owner(s), in the manner prescribed in § 151.03(A).

(Ord. 29, passed 5-18-1998)