(A) Generally. If the City Administrator denies the issuance of a license, or suspends, or revokes a license, the Administrator shall send to the applicant, or licensee, by certified mail, return receipt requested, written notice of the action, and the right to an appeal. The aggrieved party may appeal the decision of the City Administrator within ten days of receiving notice of the city’s action. The filing of an appeal stays the action of the City Administrator in suspending or revoking a license until the City Council makes a final decision.
(B) Procedure. The City Council may appoint a committee of the Council or an independent hearing officer to hear the matter, report findings of fact, and a recommendation for disposition to the Council. Hearings on the appeal shall be open to the public and the licensee or applicant shall have the right to appear and be represented by legal counsel and to offer evidence on its behalf. The City Council shall make a final decision within 30 days of the conclusion of the hearing.
(C) Additional requirements. The City Council may condition denial, suspension, revocation, or non-renewal of a license upon appropriate terms and conditions.
(Ord. 114, passed 2-28-05) Penalty, see § 114.99