§ 56-347. Powers and duties of property maintenance appeals board.

(a)

The property maintenance appeals board shall have the following powers and duties:

(1)

To interpret the provisions of this chapter, chapter 48, and the provisions of section 70-644.

(2)

To review orders and actions of the director taken in the enforcement of this chapter, chapter 48, and the provisions of section 70-644 and to affirm, amend or reverse such orders or actions. If such review does not occur within 90 days from the date of filing the appeal, then it shall be presumed that the order or action of the director appealed is affirmed unless for good and sufficient cause the board extends the time for a reasonable period not to exceed an additional 60 days.

(3)

To recommend legislation affecting the substance and enforcement of this chapter and chapter 48.

(4)

To adopt reasonable rules and regulations governing the form, method and procedures used in the filing, hearing and disposition of appeals, and for the conduct of its own business.

(5)

To hear appeals provided for in this chapter, chapter 48, and the provisions of section 70-644.

(6)

To appoint hearing examiners.

(7)

For good cause shown, to grant extensions of time in which to comply with the provisions of this chapter and chapter 48.

(8)

To grant continuances.

(9)

To issue subpoenas compelling attendance of witnesses and production of evidence.

(10)

To administer oaths and affirmations.

(11)

To cause all hearings to be suitably recorded.

(12)

To render its appellate decision in writing with copies to the appellant, director and city counselor.

(13)

To grant or revoke livestock exceptions as provided in chapter 14.

(b)

The board shall have all other powers or duties which are now or may hereafter be granted to or imposed upon it by ordinance, statute or final decision of a court of last resort.

(c)

A notice of appeal to the board must be accompanied by a filing fee in the amount of $50.00 payable to the city treasurer. An application to the board for the grant of a livestock exception provided in chapter 14 must be accompanied by a filing fee in the amount of $50.00 payable to the city treasurer.

(Code of Gen. Ords. 1967, § 20.74; Ord. No. 47717, 4-22-77; Ord. No. 50529, 6-29-79; Ord. No. 56567, 6-14-84; Ord. No. 59593, 7-3-86; Ord. No. 021037, § A, 9-12-02; Ord. No. 180899 , § 1, 12-6-18)

Cross reference

Nuisances, ch. 48.