(a) Upon application made to the Manager, the Mayor may, with the approval Council issue a permit for the discharge of firearms for a period of time not to exceed one year. Issuance of such permit shall be made only upon a finding by the Manager that the proposed discharge shall not endanger the safety of the inhabitants of the Municipality, shall not constitute a nuisance, and is not detrimental to the surrounding property owners or inhabitants. The said permit may be renewed for periods of up to one year provided that the Manager shall make the determinations as set forth above prior to such renewal and further provided that Manager shall consider such additional factors as, but not limited to, the changing nature of the neighborhood or area, the number and quality of complaints and the corrective response thereto by the permit holder.
(b) To secure such a permit, or renewal thereof, the applicant shall file a written, detailed description of the activity for which a permit is sought and the manner in which the discharge of firearms shall be conducted, including dates, hours, safety precautions, and the like. Deviations from the detailed proposal on file with the Manager shall be grounds for immediate revocation of the permit by the Manager and further, shall subject the permit holder to prosecution.
(c) Actions of the Manager may be appealed to the Council within fifteen days of the date of written notice by the Manager is mailed to the permit holder at the address set forth on the application for permit. Said appeal shall be made by filing a signed notice of appeal with the Clerk of Council setting forth the action of the Manager from which the appeal is taken. Council shall hold a hearing thereon and the decision of Council shall be final.
(Ord. 481. Passed 2-3-75.)