§ 86-120. Adjudication by mail for parking notices of civil violation.  


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  • (a)

    In a case where a person charged with a parking notice of civil violation shows good cause as determined by the director for not attending a hearing, either personally or through a representative, they shall be required to submit a written explanation and supporting evidence to the hearing officer prior to the date of the scheduled hearing. Letters, memoranda, affidavits, photographs, or other documentary materials provided by the person charged shall be admissible as evidence for the purpose of adjudication by mail as well as any materials provided by the parking administration staff. The hearing officer may exclude from consideration material that is not relevant to the adjudication of the alleged violation. The decision of the hearing officer shall be provided, via mail, to the owner by the parking administration staff.

    (b)

    If a hearing officer determines additional information is required, the adjudication bureau shall advise the person identified in the notice of civil violation by mail. The person charged shall be given a maximum of 30 days to respond to the hearing officer.

(Ord. No. O-149-2012, § 2, 7-17-12)