(A) Any person aggrieved by the decision of the Director to issue, deny issuance, or rescind a vending permit may file an appeal with the City Clerk within 14 calendar days from the date of the decision. The permit, if one has been issued, shall remain in effect while the appeal is being heard by the Hearing Officer. The Hearing Officer shall make his or her decision on the basis of the preponderance of the credible evidence presented at the appeal hearing and shall render a decision within ten business days of the hearing to either affirm, reverse, or modify the action of the Director. The decision shall be in writing, and shall set forth the findings and reasons for the decision. The Hearing Officer's decision after such hearing shall be final and conclusive.
(B) Except as otherwise specified herein, appeals of administrative citations shall be conducted in accordance with the procedures and requirements Chapter 12
of this Code.
(Ord. 1767, passed 12-15-21)