If any applicant has been denied a license, or if a licensee has had his or her license revoked or suspended, the applicant or licensee, as the case may be, shall, within 30 business days, have the right to appeal to Council from such denial, revocation or suspension. A notice of appeal shall be filed, in writing, with the Clerk of Council, who shall fix the time and place for a hearing which shall be held not later than 30 days thereafter. The Clerk of Council shall notify the Mayor and all members of Council of the time and place of such hearing not less than 72 hours in advance thereof. Five members of Council shall constitute a quorum to hear such appeal. The appellant may appear and be heard in person or by counsel. If, after such hearing, a majority of the members of Council present at such meeting declare in favor of the applicant, the license shall be issued or fully reinstated, as the case may be. Otherwise, the order appealed from shall become final.
(Ord. 87-O-52, passed 10-19-1987)