Violation

A. Notice. Upon discovery of a suspected violation, the alleged violator shall be issued, either personally or by mail, a written notice that sets forth the alleged violation and informs the alleged violator of his or her right to have a hearing on the accusation. B. Hearing. If a person accused of violating this Section so requests, a hearing shall be scheduled, the time and place of which shall be published and provided to the accused violator. The hearing shall be conducted pursuant to the Administrative Procedures Act, M.S. §§ 14.57 to 14.70, as it may be amended from time to time. C. Hearing Officer. The City Council may act as the hearing body in these proceedings, or it may contract with the Office of Hearing Examiners for a hearing officer. D. Decision. If the hearing officer determines that a violation of this Section did occur, that decision, along with the hearing officer's reasons for finding a violation and the penalty to be imposed under Section 6-4-10 of this Section, shall be recorded in writing, a copy of which shall be provided to the accused violator. Likewise, if the hearing officer finds that no violation occurred or finds grounds for not imposing any penalty, such findings shall be recorded and a copy provided to the accused violator. E. Continued Violation. Each violation, and every day in which a violation occurs or continues, shall constitute a separate offense. (Ordinance #30, adopted June 9, 2009)