(A) Limitation on new applications. If an application is denied, the Tax Administrator or his or her designee shall not process a new application by that applicant for the business activity described in the application for 12 months after the denial unless the Tax Administrator or his or her designee determines that the reason for the denial has been cured. The Tax Administrator or his or her designee shall refund business license taxes, but not any separate application fee, paid for a business license that is denied or withdrawn.
(B) Appealability. Any person aggrieved by the grant or denial of an application for a business may appeal that decision pursuant to Chapter 4 of Title 1 of the Antioch Municipal Code. If the business involves First Amendment activity, or for a license to manage such an establishment, then at the discretion of the City Manager, the City Manager or designee may hear that appeal if it is not possible to convene a quorum of the Board of Administrative Appeals in a timely manner. In such situation the City Manager or designee shall act on that appeal and render a written decision within seven days of receipt of a timely appeal unless the appellant should consent to decision at a later time.
(Ord. 2082-C-S, passed 3-25-14)