§ 8.36.150. HEARINGS ON THE IMPOSITION OF ADMINISTRATIVE FINES; APPEALS.

(A) Administrative hearing. Any person subject to an Administrative Fine pursuant to § 8.36.140 shall have the right to request an administrative hearing within 45 days of the issuance of a citation for a civil violation of this chapter. To request such a hearing, the person requesting the hearing shall notify the Town Clerk's Office in writing within 45 days of the issuance of the citation.

(B) The Town Clerk's Office shall refer any request for a hearing under § 9.28.050 to a hearing officer appointed by the Town Manager. The hearing officer shall conduct a hearing on the matter within 60 days of the request for the hearing unless one of the parties requests a continuance for good cause. The hearing officer shall render a decision within ten days of the conclusion of the hearing. The hearing officer may, in his or her discretion, permit the fine to be satisfied by the performance of community service.

(C) Appeal from Decision of Hearing Officer. The person upon whom an Administrative Fine is imposed pursuant to § 8.36.140 may appeal the decision of the hearing officer to the Town Council in accordance with Chapter 2.44 of the Town Code.

(D) Appeal to Superior Court. The person upon whom an Administrative Fine is imposed pursuant to § 8.36.140 and whose appeal to the Town Council is denied pursuant to this section may appeal to the Superior Court pursuant to the procedures outlined in Government Code Section 53069.4.

(Ord. 743, passed 7-1-2009)