A. If the City Manager finds that any person holding an escort bureau permit under the provisions of this chapter has violated any of the provisions of this chapter or conducts such business in a manner as would have been grounds for denial of a permit as set forth in § 5.212.070.H. of this chapter, or if the City Manager finds that any person holding an escort permit is engaging in behavior or actions which violate any of the provisions of this chapter or which would have been grounds for denial of a permit as set forth in § 5.212.130.F. of this chapter, he or she may suspend or revoke the permit. No such suspension or revocation shall become effective, except as provided below, until the permit holder has been notified in writing of the right of such permit holder to appeal the suspension or revocation pursuant to the pro-visions of § 5.212.210 of this chapter. Notification of intent to revoke shall be made either by personal delivery or by certified or registered mail, return receipt requested, addressed to the permit holder at such permit holder's residence address as set forth on the application for a permit or renewal thereof. If a timely appeal is filed, the suspension or revocation shall be stayed and shall become effective only upon decision of the City Council. Otherwise, the suspension or revocation shall become effective after the timely appeal period has expired.
B. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the City Manager may suspend immediately, upon findings and recommendation by the Chief of Police that such action is necessary for the protection of the public health, safety and welfare. If such action is taken, the City Manager must, within twenty-four (24) hours, give the permit holder a written statement of grounds, and thereafter provide a hearing within five (5) business days. The permit holder shall have the burden of proof to show that his or her permit should not be permanently revoked.
('61 Code, § 6A.18) (Ord. 740, passed - - )