Form and content of decision.
San José Municipal Code § 11.104.100
in effect11.104.100 - Form and content of decision.
A. The board's decision shall be based upon a preponderance of the evidence presented at the hearing.
B. The board's decision shall be in writing and shall contain findings of fact and a determination of the issues presented.
C. If the board finds that the preponderance of evidence proves the existence of a public nuisance in violation of this chapter, the board shall also make a finding, based upon the preponderance of the evidence, as to which party, the property owner or the vehicle owner, shall be held responsible for the cost of administration and abatement of the nuisance. A decision finding the existence of a public nuisance shall:
1. Direct the responsible party to abate the nuisance within fifteen days of mailing of the decision to the responding party or, in the alternative, within such time as the board shall determine to be reasonable under the circumstances; and
2. Notify the responsible party that the city shall abate the nuisance if the responsible party does not do so by the end of the last day the board sets for compliance.
(Ord. 24056.)
Source: City of San José, Municipal Code (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/ca/san_jose/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT11VETR_CH11.104ABDIINVE_11.104.100FOCODEFetched: 11/1/2026