All hearings pursuant to the provisions of this title shall be held before the Abandoned Vehicle Inspector who shall hear all facts and testimony he/she deems pertinent. Said facts and testimony may include testimony on the condition of the vehicle or parts thereof and the circumstances concerning its location on the said private property or public property.

The Abandoned Vehicle Inspector shall not be limited by the technical rules of evidence. The owner of the land may appear in person at the hearing or present a sworn written statement in time for consideration at the hearing, and deny responsibility for the presence of the vehicle on the land, with his reasons for such denial. (Formerly 34.15)