Chamblee |
Code of Ordinances |
Chapter 58. OFFENSES AND MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS |
Article IV. ALARM SYSTEMS |
§ 58-114. Appeals.
(a)
Appeals process. The alarm user may appeal the decision of the alarm administrator regarding the assessment of a fine, refusal to issue a permit, revocation of a permit or refusal to reinstate a revoked permit to the chief of police. Said appeal must be filed in writing within ten days of notification of the decision being appealed. The failure to give notice of appeal within this time period shall constitute a waiver of the right to contest the assessment of penalty(ies) or other enforcement decision. Appeals shall be heard through an administrative process established by the City of Chamblee.
(b)
Appeal standard. The chief of police shall conduct an appeal hearing and review the appeal from the assessment of civil penalty(ies) or other enforcement decisions using a preponderance of the evidence standard. Not withstanding a determination that the preponderance of the evidence supports the assessment of civil penalty(ies) or other enforcement decision, the chief of police shall have the discretion to dismiss or reduce civil penalty(ies) or reverse any other enforcement decision where warranted. The chief of police must render a decision within 15 days after the date of the hearing.
(c)
Stay of action. Filing of a request for appeal shall stay the action by the alarm administrator until the chief of police has completed the review.
(Ord. No. 593, 12-16-08)