A. Notice Of Appeal: Any person whose application has been denied or license revoked under this chapter may appeal to the City Manager by filing a written notice of appeal with the City Clerk's Office no later than seven (7) business days after the final action of denying or revoking the license has been initiated. Such appeal shall contain a written statement setting forth the grounds of the appeal. The appealing party shall submit whatever documentation it believes is relevant along with the written notice of appeal for the City Manager's consideration.
B. Decision Of City Manager Final: The City Manager shall grant or deny the appeal, with or without an evidentiary hearing, no later than ten (10) business days from the date the City Clerk receives notice of the appeal. The decision of the City Manager is final and the person aggrieved shall comply with the provisions of the Illinois Administrative Review Act.
C. Reapplication Waiting Period: If a license or permit is denied either by the City Clerk, or the City Manager if an appeal is filed, no application for a merchant or vendor license shall be considered by the City for at least six (6) months from the date the denial is effective. In the event that a license or permit is revoked, application from an individual, partnership, business, or corporation will be considered by the City for five (5) years from the date of revocation. (Ord. 2017-55)