(A) Except with respect to appeals of assessments under § 110.11 hereof, which are governed by S.C. Code § 6-1-410, any person may file an administrative appeal with the Town Administrator regarding the decisions on issues including, but not limited to, the following: classification, denial, or revocation of a business license, and any other issues contained within the Business Licenses Ordinance by filing a written notice of appeal. All notices of appeal shall include a full explanation of the reasons for the appeal, specifying the grounds thereof, and contain any documentation that the appellant desires to be considered. Payment under protest shall be a condition precedent to file an administrative appeal.
(B) Within 30 business days following the receipt of the written notice of appeal, the Town Administrator will review the appellant's written report, supporting documentation and departmental staff reports. The 30-day review period may be extended by the Town Administrator if additional information is needed from the appellant in order to render a decision. Upon completion of the administrative review, the Town Administrator will provide a written response to the appellant constituting a final administrative determination.
(C) No person shall be subject to prosecution for doing business without a license until the expiration of ten business days after notice of denial or revocation is deemed received and no appeal is taken to a circuit court which is not appealed or until after final judgment of a circuit court upholding denial or revocation.
(Ord. 21064, passed 9-14-21)