(A) In addition to the above fines, without limitation, the City Administrator may revoke or suspend a license issued pursuant to the terms of this subchapter for any of the following reasons:
(1) If the owner of the relevant short-term/vacation rental or his/her agent violates any of the terms of this subchapter;
(2) If the owner of the short-term/vacation rental or his/her agent is deemed to have maintained a nuisance premises therein, in violation of the City of Oak Forest Code;
(3) If the City Administrator deems the short-term/vacation rental, or the premises wherein it is located, to be a vacant building, as defined therein; and/or
(4) If the city or other governmental agency condemns the short-term/vacation rental or the premises wherein it is located.
(B) Not less than 14 business days prior to a revocation hearing for a license issued pursuant to the terms of this subchapter, the City Administrator shall send, via First Class U.S. mail, a notice of revocation hearing to the owner and his/her authorized agent at the address provided on the most recent license application. Notice shall be sufficient if sent to the address of the authorized agent indicated on the license application. Said notice shall include the following:
(1) Description of the short-term/vacation rental, sufficient for identification;
(2) A statement that the license is subject to revocation;
(3) If the City Administrator deems the short-term/vacation rental, or the premises wherein it is located, to be a vacant building, as defined therein; and/or
(4) If the city or other governmental agency condemns the short- term/vacation rental or the premises wherein it is located.
(C) If the City Administrator has reason to believe that immediate suspension of the license is necessary to prevent the threat of immediate harm to the city or the neighborhood, the City Administrator may, upon the issuance of a written order stating the reason for such conclusion and without notice or hearing, order the license suspended for not more than seven days. The City Administrator may extend the suspension during the pendency of a hearing upon a written determination that doing so is necessary to prevent the previously mentioned harm to the city.
(D) The City Administrator in accordance with procedures drafted by the City Attorney shall conduct hearings.
(E) Within ten business days after the close of the hearing, the City Administrator shall issue a written decision that shall constitute a final determination for purposes of judicial review pursuant to the Illinois Administrative Review Law, 735 ILCS 5/3-101 et seq., as amended. In reaching a decision, the City Administrator may consider any of the following:
(1) The nature of the violation;
(2) The nature and extent of the harm caused by the licensee's action or failure to act;
(3) The factual situation and circumstances surrounding the violation;
(4) Whether or not the action or failure to act was willful;
(5) The record of the licensee with respect to violations.
(F) A licensee whose license has been revoked shall not be eligible to reapply for a new license for one year.
(Ord. 2023-12-1010O, passed 12-12-2023)