§ 70-34. Appeals.

(a)

Appeals process. Assessments of civil fines or enforcement decisions made under this article may be appealed by filing a written notice of appeal with the county or its designee within 30 days after the date of notification of the assessment of civil fines or other enforcement decisions. The failure to file a notice of appeal within this time period shall constitute a waiver of the right to contest the assessment of fines or other enforcement decisions. Appeals shall be heard through an administrative process established by CCPD.

(b)

Appeal standard. The administrator or other hearing officer designated by the CCPD shall review an appeal for the assessment of civil fines or other enforcement decisions using a preponderance of the evidence standard. Notwithstanding a determination that the preponderance of the evidence supports the assessment of civil fines or other enforcement decisions, the hearing officer may dismiss or reduce civil fines or reverse any other enforcement decision upon a finding of good cause or extenuating circumstances.

(Amd. of 2-26-08, eff. 1-1-09; Amd. of 2-24-15)