(A) If the Code Compliance Manager finds that a residential rental property constitutes a slum property within the meaning of A.R.S. § 33-1901(3), then the Code Compliance Manager or designee shall issue to the property owner or the owner’s statutory agent a written notice of designation, either personally or by certified mail. The notice of designation shall identify what conditions exist on the property that meet the statutory criteria.

(B) An owner of a residential rental property that has been designated as a slum property pursuant to subsection (A) of this section may file an administrative appeal contesting the designation. A hearing officer designated by the City Manager shall hear the administrative appeal.

(C) The decision of the hearing officer on an administrative appeal of a slum property designation shall be the City’s final administrative decision.

(D) In order to recoup the costs of a city inspection of a slum property or property that is not registered pursuant to A.R.S. § 33-1902, the City shall assess upon a property owner a fee of $50 per hour per inspector, with a four hour minimum fee for an inspection of a slum property. (Ord. 02-820, passed 9-9-2002)