755.16 APPEAL RIGHTS.

   (a)   Any denial, suspension, or revocation of a new or renewal license under this Chapter may be appealed to City Council by written notice provided to the Clerk of City Council within ten (10) working days from the date of such denial, suspension or revocation. Unless the applicant requests a continuance, the City Council shall hold a hearing on the appeal within fifteen (15) working days of the receipt by the Clerk of Council of the notice of appeal, and must issue a decision affirming, modifying or reversing the denial, suspension or revocation within seven (7) working days subsequent to the date the hearing is completed.

   (b)   Any decision by the City Council shall be a final appealable order, and the applicant or licensee may seek judicial review of such administrative action in any court of competent jurisdiction.

   (c)   Any licensee lawfully operating an Adult Entertainment Business or Adult Motel prior to the denial of a license renewal application, or the suspension or revocation of a license, may continue to operate said business during the pendency of an appeal to the City Council.

   (d)   Any licensee lawfully acting as an employee in an Adult Entertainment Business or Adult Motel prior to the denial of a license renewal application, or the suspension or revocation of a license, may continue to serve in such capacity during the pendency of an appeal to the City Council.
(Ord. 2004-108. Passed 7-6-04.)