Fayette Appeals ordinance (§ 215.440)

A. If the owner of a property designated as a disorderly property properly requests a hearing, the Mayor shall appoint a hearing panel consisting of the mayor and two (2) Aldermen selected by the Mayor.

B. The hearing shall be convened within two (2) weeks of the request, unless a later time is agreed to by the City and the owner. During the pendency of the proceedings, further Police responses to the property shall be billed but shall not become payable until after the determination by the hearing panel.

C. The hearing shall be informal, however, both sides shall be entitled to be represented by counsel. A record of the proceedings shall be made by the City Clerk, including a recording of the proceedings.

D. The hearing panel, after hearing from both sides, shall issue a written determination as to whether the property meets the definition of a disorderly property. The determination of the hearing panel shall be considered final.