Within twenty (20) days after the mailing and delivery, or posting of the notice referred
to in section 10-23 as heretofore provided for, the owner of the property shall have the right to request
and as soon as possible obtain a hearing before the special magistrate/code enforcement
board, by notice in writing by certified mail to the city, to show that such condition
or conditions do not exist or to show why the condition or conditions do not adversely
affect the health, safety, morals, or public welfare of the public and why the condition
should not be abated by the city at the expense of the owner of the property. At such
hearing, the city and the property owner may introduce witnesses as deemed necessary.
Such hearing shall be scheduled within sixty (60) days of the date of receipt by the
city of the request for hearing.
