§ 22-59. Suspension of operations.

(a)

The public works department and/or code enforcement representative shall have the authority to close down all operations covered under this article when it is determined that such operation is in violation of this article.

(b)

Upon suspension of operations by the public works department and/or code enforcement representative, the firm, company or individual shall have the right to appeal in writing to the board. The right to appeal shall be limited to the duration of the suspension of operations.

(c)

Upon receipt of the written appeal, the board shall have five days to impanel an arbitration board. The arbitration board shall consist of three people: one person selected by the board; one person selected by the firm, company, or individual; and one person mutually agreed upon by the two persons selected.

(d)

Once the arbitration board has been formed, the arbitration board shall have no more than 30 days from the receipt of the letter of appeal in which to reach a decision. The decision of the arbitration board shall be final

(e)

The inability to form an arbitration board shall constitute the actions of the public works department to remain in effect.

(Code 1998, § 6-206)