(a) Within a reasonable time, the director shall set a date for a hearing on the suspension or revocation of the permit.
(b) Written notice of the hearing shall be served on the petitioner at least 15 calendar days prior to the hearing. Notice shall be served in person or by United States certified mail, return receipt requested.
(c) Notice shall specify the date, time and place of the hearing and shall be deemed received five calendar days after it is placed in a mail receptacle of the United States postal service.
(d) For purposes of this section, the director shall be empowered to administer oaths and to promulgate procedural rules for the conduct of the hearing.
(e) Decisions shall be based on a preponderance of the evidence and the petitioner shall have the burden of proof to demonstrate that the determination is not true and valid or should not otherwise be upheld.
(f) The director and/or his or her designee shall act as the hearing officer.
(g) After the conclusion of the hearing, the director shall make written findings and shall issue a written decision within five business days.
(h) The decision of the director shall be final.
(Ord. 19543-02-2011, § 1, passed 2-8-2011)