Prior to any revocation or suspension of a license granted hereunder, the licensee shall be afforded a hearing before the city council utilizing the procedure set forth herein for appeals. Any person denied a license or a transfer or renewal of the same shall have the right to appeal the decision to the city council by submitting in writing to the city clerk a request to have the denial heard on appeal by the city council. Such written request must be received by the city clerk no later than thirty (30) days after the date of the decision of the city clerk to deny the license. The hearing date shall be set by the city clerk and written notice of the date and time set for the hearing shall be sent to the applicant no less than ten (10) days before the hearing. At the hearing, the applicant shall be given the opportunity to present evidence and testimony in support of the issuance, renewal or transfer of the license. Whenever the city council revokes or suspends a license granted hereunder or affirms the denial of a license application, transfer or renewal on appeal, or whenever the city clerk denies a license application, transfer or renewal, they shall specify in writing the following:
A. The statutes, ordinances and standards used in evaluating the application;
B. The reason for the denial; and
C. The actions, if any, that the applicant could take to obtain the license, transfer or renewal thereof.
Pursuant to Idaho Code sections 23-933B and 23-1042, the determination of the city to revoke, suspend or deny a license or deny a transfer or renewal of the same shall be upon the same grounds as those set forth in Idaho Code section 23-933 and 23-1037. (Ord. 258, 4-2-2013)