A. Any applicant or permittee aggrieved by a decision denying, suspending, or revoking a permit, may appeal the decision by submitting a written appeal to the City Clerk within ten (10) calendar days from the date of service of the notice of denial, suspension, or revocation. The written appeal shall contain:
1. A brief statement in ordinary and concise language of the specific action protested, together with any material facts claimed to support the contentions of the appellant;
2. A brief statement in ordinary and concise language of the relief sought, and the reasons why it is claimed the protested action should be reversed or otherwise set aside;
3. The signatures of all parties named as appellants and their official mailing addresses; and
4. The verification (by declaration under penalty of perjury) of at least one appellant as to the truth of the matters stated in the appeal.
B. The appeal hearing shall be conducted by an Administrative Hearing Officer appointed pursuant to section 1-3-317 of this Code.
C. Written notice of the time and place of the hearing shall be given at least ten (10) calendar days prior to the date of the hearing to each appellant by the City either by causing a copy of such notice to be delivered to the appellant personally or by mailing a copy thereof, postage prepaid, addressed to the appellant at the address shown on the appeal.
D. Failure of any person to file a timely appeal in accordance with the provisions of this section shall constitute an irrevocable waiver of the right to an administrative hearing and a final adjudication of the notice and order, or any portion thereof.
E. Only those matters or issues specifically raised by the appellant in the appeal notice shall be considered in the hearing of the appeal.
F. Any suspension or revocation of a permit shall be stayed during the pendency of an appeal which is properly and timely filed pursuant to this section.
G. After December 31, 2020 this section shall only apply to cigar lounges and hotels. (Ord. 10-O-2587, eff. 10-1-2010; amd. Ord. 19-O-2783, eff. 7-5-2019)