8.12.080 Answer—Default.
A. A respondent who is served with a complaint and notice of hearing for a violation specified herein shall answer such complaint and notice of hearing by either:
1. Personally appearing to answer at the time and place specified therein; or
2. Mailing or otherwise delivering to the place specified on or before the assigned appearance date, a signed copy of the complaint and notice of hearing, together with a check or money order in the amount of the scheduled fine listed therein. If the violation is denied, a hearing will be held on the date assigned in the notice of hearing.
B. If the respondent alleged to have committed the violation fails to answer the complaint and notice of hearing by the appearance date indicated thereon, which shall be no sooner than seven days from the date of the notice of hearing, or appear at a hearing as provided herein, the hearings officer or court shall consider the city's case as presented and shall issue its final order either declaring a default and levying an appropriate fine and costs or declaring the complaint insufficient and dismissing the case. (Ord. 8-1993 § 1(J), 1993.)