If the Building Commission is unable to achieve positive results to improve a property through our voluntary compliance segment of enforcement, the first level of increased enforcement is an Administrative Hearing before the Hearing Officer.

• This occurs when a building has deteriorated to a point that warrants removal by demolition either by voluntary action of the owner or through a hearing process.   
• Each month open property maintenance cases are reviewed and properties with on-going uncorrected violations are issued Orders for correction with a hearing date. 
• The hearings are then held. The Hearing Officer hears evidence from the City and the building owner as well as interested parties.
• The Hearing Officer then may affirm (agree with the department’s recommendation), modify (change conditions of the order) or rescind the order (void the order).
• The Hearing Officer also has the authority to require Performance Bonds, impose Ordinance Violation Fines and Civil Penalties for willful non-compliance with an Order.
• These hearings are held in Room 307 of the Civic Center at 1:00 PM on a monthly basis and are open to the public.