(a) Request for Hearing. Any permittee or person maintaining a newsrack found in violation of this chapter may, at any time within thirty days of the alleged violation, request in writing a hearing before the city manager or his or her designee.
(b) Stay Pending Decision. A timely request for a hearing made prior to any impounding shall operate to stay any impounding until five business days after the decision is rendered, unless further stayed pending any appeal therefrom.
(c) Conduct of Hearing. A hearing shall be held, unless continued by agreement, within five business days of the request for a hearing. At the hearing, any person may present evidence or argument as to whether the newsrack was in violation of this chapter or whether the newsrack should be returned without payment of an impound fee.
(d) Decision. A decision shall be rendered within five business days after the close of the hearing.
(e) Notice of Decision. The city manager or his or her designee may give oral notice of the decision at the close of the hearing and shall send notice of the decision by mail.
(Ord. 789 § 4 (part), 1999)