(A) Any interested person may appeal a decision of the Director regarding an application for an adult business performer license, by filing with the City Clerk a complete notice of appeal within 15 days from the date notice of such decision is mailed. To be deemed complete, the appeal must:
(1) Be in writing;
(2) State the grounds for disagreement with the Director's stated decision;
(3) Include the address to which notice is to be mailed;
(4) Be signed under penalty of perjury; and
(5) Be accompanied by the filing fee established by City Council resolution.
(B) If an appeal is timely filed, a hearing officer will hear the appeal.
(C) The hearing officer must set a hearing date not more than 21 days from the date of the filing of the appeal. The hearing may be continued for good cause.
(D) The hearing officer will issue findings in writing within five days of the conclusion of the hearing.
(1) The written findings and decision will be sent by certified mail to the appellant.
(2) The notice of the decision must include reference to the appellant's right to prompt judicial review under Cal. Civ. Proc. Code § 1094.8.
(E) The action by the hearing officer will be final unless timely judicial review is sought pursuant to Cal. Civ. Proc. Code § 1094.8.
(Ord. 4496, passed 5-29-07)