The director shall, within five city business days of the filing of a complete application, approve and issue the adult entertainer permit if there are no grounds for denial; otherwise, the permit shall be denied. Notice of the approval or denial of the permit shall be given to the applicant in writing by first class mail, postage prepaid, deposited in the course of transmission with the United States Postal Service within three city business days of the date of such decision. If the application is denied, the director shall attach to the notice a statement of the reasons for the denial. The times set forth in this section shall not be extended except upon the written consent of the applicant. Any interested person may appeal the decision of the director to the city council in accordance with the provisions of Article 5 of this chapter.
(Ord. 788 § 3 (part), 1999)