A. Hearing Required: A suspension, revocation or denial to renew a license issued pursuant to the ordinances of the city shall not be imposed until a hearing is first held pursuant to this chapter before the chief executive or a hearing examiner.
B. Notice To Licensee: At least ten (10) days prior to a hearing hereunder, the city shall cause notice of the time and place of the hearing to be served upon the licensee by mailing a copy to the licensee via certified mail, return receipt requested, in care of the licensee or the process agent specified in the license application.
C. Failure To Appear: Failure to appear at such hearing or otherwise defend against suspension, revocation, or denial to renew a license shall constitute grounds for immediate suspension, revocation or denial to renew a license.
D. Sworn Witnesses; Record Of Proceedings: All witnesses called at a hearing shall be sworn by a person authorized to administer oaths, and a record of such hearing shall be made by a recording or a court reporter. The licensee shall have the right to appear at the hearing in person or by counsel, or both, present evidence, present argument on the applicant's behalf, cross examine witnesses, and in all proper ways defend the licensee's position.
E. Findings Of Fact And Conclusions Of Law By Hearing Examiner; Time Limit: If the hearing is before a hearing examiner, the hearing examiner shall, within ten (10) days after the conclusion of the hearing, submit to the chief executive proposed written findings of fact, and conclusions of law and order based upon and supported by the evidence presented at such hearing. (Ord. 2011-18, 10-7-2011)