After denial of an application for an adult-oriented business permit or an adult-oriented business performer permit, or after denial of renewal of a permit, or suspension or revocation of a permit, the applicant or person to whom the permit was granted may seek review of such administrative action by the City Manager in the manner provided herein. Any person seeking to appeal a decision of the City Clerk shall file a written notice of appeal with the City Clerk no later than 15 days after the date of the notice denying the application or permit renewal or imposing the suspension or revocation. The notice shall state, with specificity, the specific factual and legal basis of the appeal. The City Clerk shall, within ten days, schedule a hearing before the City Manager or his or her designee and notify the appellant, in writing, of the day, time, and location of the hearing which shall be held no later than 30 days from the data the appeal had been filed. The appeal shall be conducted in accordance with the same procedures established by the City Clerk pursuant to § 124.100(A). The City Manager shall provide the appellant with a written decision within ten days of the conclusion of the hearing. If the denial, suspension, or revocation is affirmed on review, the applicant permittee may seek prompt judicial review of such administrative action pursuant to Cal. Civil Proc. Code, § 1094.5. The city shall make all reasonable efforts to expedite judicial review, if sought by the permittee.
(Ord. 1117, passed 9-4-96)