Civil Citations, Penalties and Fees—Processing of Appeals.
North Las Vegas Municipal Code § 8.75.060
in effect8.75.060 - Civil Citations, Penalties and Fees—Processing of Appeals.
In connection with the filing and processing of an appeal made either under Section 8.75.050.A. or Section 8.75.050.B.:
A. A person who is an individual may be represented by a member of the person's immediate family, with the written consent of the individual to be represented, or by an attorney who is licensed to practice law in Nevada. A business or other entity may be represented by an officer of the entity or by an attorney who is licensed to practice law in Nevada.
B. Properly filed abatement costs, civil citations, penalties and fees shall constitute a claim of liability and a claim for relief and no other such claim shall be required. Prima facie proof of the violation alleged shall be established by means of a certified copy of the citation, penalties or fees or by reference to the data stored in a computer or other devices listed in Section 10.13.040. No formal appearance by the City Attorney's office is required. The hearing and disposition of all appeals shall be informal, with the purpose of dispensing timely and appropriate justice.
C. The burden of proving any defense shall be upon the person raising such defense.
D. The date specified in the notice by which the owner must abate the conditions is tolled for the period during which the owner requests a hearing and receives a decision from the designee of the City Council and for the period during which the owner appeals that decision to the North Las Vegas Municipal or Justice Court, as appropriate.
(Ord. No. 3020, § 1, 5-6-2020)
Source: City of North Las Vegas, Nevada, Municipal Code and City Charter (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/nv/north_las_vegas/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT8HESA_CH8.75ABNU_8.75.060CICIPEFEROAPFetched: 11/1/2026