(A) If the Board of Public Works and Safety denies an application for a license or permit, it shall notify the applicant of its decision and the grounds therefor by certified mail, return receipt requested. Within 5 days after the receipt of the notification, the applicant may file a written request for a public hearing on the application, together with exceptions to the grounds on which the Board based its denial of application. Upon the filing of the request, the Board shall fix a time and place for the hearing, which shall be within 15 days after the request is filed, and shall notify the applicant thereof. At the hearing, the applicant may present evidence and make arguments in support of his or her application and exceptions. Any interested person may be allowed to participate in the hearing to present evidence in opposition to the application and exceptions. Within 10 days after the conclusion of the hearing, the Board shall render a written decision either to affirm, modify or reverse its original decision.
(B) A copy of the decision shall be served by certified mail, return receipt requested, upon the applicant.
(Prior Code, § 127.05) (Ord. 8135, passed 10-26-1998)