(A) Enforcement proceedings for the provisions of this chapter shall be initiated by the issuance of a notice of violation or a citation by the City Code Enforcement. Any person or business entity violating any of the provisions of this chapter, shall be subject to civil fines as set out in § 31.26 (Ordinance Fine Schedule).
(B) The City Code Enforcement may deny the issuance of a mobile food unit vendor or pushcart vendor permit pursuant to this chapter due to the failure of the applicant to meet the requirements of this chapter or for filing an application that contains material false or untrue statements. The City Code Enforcement may revoke or suspend the mobile food unit vendor or pushcart vendor permit of any person or business entity that violates the provisions of this chapter, including but not limited to: (1) the failure of the permittee to comply with this chapter and other laws and regulations involving the operations of the mobile food unit or pushcart; (2) the failure of the permittee to pay the appropriate permit fees, other taxes and fees and civil fines payable to the city; and (3) the submission by the permittee of an application that contains material false or untrue statements. Any denial, suspension or revocation shall be in writing setting forth the basis for the denial, suspension, or revocation. The applicant or permittee may request an appeal in writing within 20 days following the date of the denial, suspension or revocation addressed to the City Manager. The City Manager shall review the record and the basis for the denial, suspension or revocation and may meet with the applicant or permittee. The decision of the City Code Enforcement shall be final.
(Ord. 2022-09, passed 12-16-2022)