Bethel, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 63 (2026) § 63-12

A. Any person aggrieved by a notice of violation addressed to such person by the enforcing officer and issued in connection with any inspection, examination or survey pursuant to this chapter shall be granted a hearing on such notice of violation before the Town of Bethel Basic Building Code Board of Appeals, provided that such person shall file in the office of the Basic Building Code Board of Appeals a written petition bearing the petitioner's name and present address, requesting a hearing and setting forth the grounds therefor, within 20 days after the notice of the enforcing officer was served upon such person. In the event that such notice of violation has been posted as hereinabove provided, however, said petition requesting a hearing must be filed within 30 days after the date when such notice of violation was first posted. Within 10 days of the receipt of such petition, the Basic Building Code Board of Appeals shall set a time and place for such hearing and shall give the petitioner written notice thereof. Such notice of hearing shall be by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested. At the hearing, the petitioner shall have the opportunity to present such facts as shall support the petitioner's contention that the notice should be modified or withdrawn. Such a hearing shall take place within a reasonable time after the receipt of the petition by the Basic Building Code Board of Appeals. B. After the conclusion of the hearing, a majority of the Basic Building Code Board of Appeals shall be empowered to sustain, modify or withdraw the notice of violation. Variances from the provisions of this chapter may be granted where circumstances warrant, if in the judgment of the Basic Building Code Board of Appeals no harm to the public health, welfare and safety will result from such variance. C. The Basic Building Code Board of Appeals is hereby authorized to administer oaths and affirmations to witnesses at such hearings and to take the testimony of witnesses and receive exhibits presented in such hearings. D. All proceedings at such hearings, including the findings of fact and decision, shall be reduced to writing, and said findings and decision shall be certified and filed in the office of the appropriate local official. E. Any person aggrieved by the final decision of the Basic Building Code Board of Appeals may appeal to any court of competent jurisdiction, as provided by the laws of this state. F. Whenever, in the judgment of the enforcing officer, an emergency exists which requires immediate action to protect the public health, welfare or safety, the enforcing officer may, forthwith and without notice or hearing, cause to be issued and served an order describing the violation and reciting the existence of the emergency. The enforcing officer may then take such action under the law as the enforcing officer deems necessary to eliminate and cure the violation. Any aggrieved person who is served with such a notice of violation and order shall comply with its directions at once. Said aggrieved person shall, however, upon request, be given a hearing by the Basic Building Code Board of Appeals within 24 hours of any such request.