An applicant or licensee may seek review of a denial of an application, denial of a renewal of an application, suspension or revocation of a license through the City Council or Special Review Board if one is established. Review of the denial, suspension or revocation shall take place within 30 days of the application for review. The City Council or Special Review Board shall issue a written decision within 15 days of the commencement of the review hearing unless a longer period is necessary to accommodate the needs of the agreed application. If the denial, suspension or revocation is affirmed on review, the applicant or licensee may seek review of the administrative decision in the Hamilton County Court of Common Pleas. The suspension or revocation of a license will be stayed upon application for review by Council. If the applicant fails to perfect its appeal within 60 days of a final council decision, the stay will dissolve and the suspension or revocation will take immediate effect. If an applicant properly appeals to a court of competent appellate jurisdiction the stay will continue during the pendency of the appeal unless dissolved by the court. Upon notice of appeal to the Common Pleas Court, the city will prepare an administrative transcript within 20 days.
(Ord. 11-2009, passed 7-20-09)