§ 22-38. Appeals.

(a)

Appeals process. Assessments of civil penalties and other enforcement decisions made under this article may be appealed by filing a written notice of appeal with the Chief of the Snellville Police Department, or his/her designee, within ten days after the date of notification of the assessment of a civil penalty or other enforcement decision. The failure to give notice of appeal within this time period shall constitute a waiver of the right to contest the assessment of a penalty or other enforcement decision. Appeals shall be heard through an administrative process established by the city. The hearing officer's decision is subject to review by the mayor and council of the city.

(b)

Appeal standard. The hearing officer shall review an appeal from the assessment of civil penalties or other enforcement decisions using a preponderance of the evidence standard. Notwithstanding a determination that the preponderance of the evidence supports the assessment of a civil penalty or other enforcement decision, the hearing officer shall have the discretion to dismiss or reduce civil penalties or reverse any other enforcement decision where warranted.

(Ord. No. 2008-14, § 1, 10-13-2008)