§ 8-9. Decisions and orders.

(a)

The code enforcement manager or designee, or the violator, may appeal a final administrative order of the special master to the Circuit Court of the Fifth Judicial Circuit in Lake County. Such an appeal shall not be a hearing de novo, but shall be limited to appellate review of the record created before the special master. An appeal shall be filed within thirty (30) days of the execution of the order to be appealed.

(b)

Every order of enforcement or order of fine entered by the special master shall be in writing, and shall include findings of fact and conclusions of law.

(c)

Every order of enforcement or order of fine entered by the special master shall be filed in the office of the clerk for the special master. A copy of the executed order shall be sent by certified mail, return receipt requested, to the violator.

(d)

The special master shall, in every proceeding, reach a decision without unreasonable or unnecessary delay, and shall, in all instances, reach a decision within twenty (20) calendar days from the date of the final hearing at which receipt of all evidence has been concluded.

(Ord. No. 2004-15, § 2, 3-16-04)