(a) Notice in writing by the Chief Building Official shall be given to the applicant, at the address listed in his or her application, five or more days before any registration may be revoked or the decision to not renew the applicant’s registration becomes effective. The Chief Building Official is invested with the authority to revoke, suspend or not renew registration when he or she has determined that one or more of the grounds, as specified in this chapter, for revocation, suspension or nonrenewable exists.
(b) An appeal from the findings and decision of the Chief Building Official shall be heard before City Council, provided the applicant files such appeal in writing with the Clerk of Council within ten days of the date of the Chief Building Official’s decision.
(c) If, in the opinion of the Chief Building Official or of Council upon an appeal, a registration should not be unconditionally renewed or reinstated, the Chief Building Official or Council may require the applicant to post a surety bond prior to the renewal or reinstatement of the registration in an amount not to exceed $100,000 and in a form prescribed by and in favor of the City wherein the applicant guarantees to comply with the provisions of this chapter and the other provisions contained in the Codified Ordinances of the City.
(Ord. 39-06. Passed 11-6-06.)