(1) Except as expressly provided to the contrary in this chapter, the provisions of chapter 2.02 SCC and any applicable rules adopted by the hearing examiner shall govern the appeal of a notice and order.

(2) Unless an appeal of a notice and order is summarily dismissed by the hearing examiner, the hearing examiner shall hold a public hearing regarding the appeal within 30 business days of the date on which the hearing examiner received the appeal.

(3) The hearing examiner shall issue a decision regarding the notice and order promptly after the conclusion of the hearing, consistent with timelines established by chapter 2.02 SCC.

(4) Should the appellant(s) of a notice and order fail to appear at the public hearing regarding the notice and order, the hearing examiner shall issue a decision dismissing the appeal. In that event, the notice and order shall become a final determination of the following: (a) that the violation described in the notice and order occurred; (b) that the person(s) identified in the notice and order as being responsible for the violation are the responsible person(s); and (c) that the amount of any monetary penalty set forth in the notice and order is reasonable and affirmed. For good cause shown, the hearing examiner may set aside a decision entered upon an appellant’s failure to appear. (Added by Amended Ord. 13-023, Apr. 17, 2013, Eff date Apr. 28, 2013).