If the Chief of Police denies the issuance of a sexually oriented business or adult entertainment business license, or suspends or revokes a sexually oriented business or adult entertainment business license, he or she shall notify the applicant or sexually oriented business or adult entertainment business licensee by certified mail, return receipt requested, or by personal service, by written notification, of the denial, suspension, or revocation. The sexually oriented business or adult entertainment business licensee whose application for a sexually oriented business or adult entertainment business license has been denied or whose sexually oriented business or adult entertainment business license has been suspended or revoked, shall have the right to appeal to the Safety Director of the City. An appeal must be filed within thirty days after receipt of notice of the decision of the Chief of Police. The sexually oriented business or adult entertainment business applicant or licensee shall bear the burden of proof.
(Ord. 1998-44. Passed 11-23-98.)