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to appear and show cause, if any they have, why the building or portion thereof involved in the proceedings should not be repaired, vacated and repaired or demolished. Section 7-5-1215: STAY OF PROCEEDINGS. The filing of an appeal shall stay all proceedings by all parties in connection with the matter upon which the appeal is taken until determination of the appeal as hereinafter provided. Section 7-5-1220: CONDUCT OF HEARINGS BEFORE THE BOARD OF APPEALS. At the time and place stated in the notice, the Board of Appeals shall hold a hearing, and shall consider any relevant evidence offered by the Building Official and the owner, occupant or person in charge and control, mortgagee or beneficiary under any deed of trust, lessee, or any other person having any estate or legal interest in said building or structure, pertaining to the matters set forth in the notice and order to repair, vacate and repair, or demolish. The Board shall adopt reasonable rules and regulations for conducting its investigations and hearing. A copy of such rules and regulations shall be filed in the office of the City Clerk. Whenever in the course of any proceedings taken hereunder, the Board shall have cause to request additional information, the same maybe requested of the Fire Department, or the Building Department or other agency charged bylaw with enforcement of health or safety requirements of local or State law. The Board may continue the hearing from time to time at its discretion. Section 7-5-1225: DECISION AND ORDER OF THE BOARD OF APPEALS. After a full and fair consideration of the evidence and testimony received at the hearing, the Board of Appeals may affirm, reverse, or modify the notice and order issued by the Building Official. A written decision shall be issued by the Board and shall be posted and served in the manner and upon the persons specified in Section 7-5-1135, within fifteen (15) days from the date on which the hearing was closed. The decision of the Board shall contain findings stating in detail the conditions which render the building or portion thereof a public nuisance as defined in Section 7-5-1115, the work required to be done, and shall order that the work required by commenced within fifteen (15) days after service of the decision or a longer period not to exceed thirty (30) days, if in the sole determination of the Board, as set forth in its decision, such longer period is found to be necessary and appropriate, and a statement that the work be completed within a reasonable time as determined by the Board. The decision of the Board shall also state that if the work required has not been commenced or completed within the time specified in the decision, the Building Official may cause the work to be done and the cost hereof levied as a special assessment against the property. The findings and decision of the Board of Appeals shall be final and conclusive in the matter." ORDINANCE NO. 2007-034 2