(A) The city reserves the right not to register a unit unless the rental unit or units for which registration is sought complies with the requirements of this chapter.
(B) Any registration issued under this section is subject to the right, which is hereby expressly reserved by the city, to suspend, revoke, or fail to renew the same should the registration holder or their agents, employees, representatives, or lessees directly or indirectly operate or maintain the rental dwellings contrary to the provisions of this chapter, any ordinance of the city, of any special permit issued by the city, or the laws of the state. Provided, however, registration shall not be suspended, revoked, or failed to be renewed if the registration holder complies with a compliance order or orders in a timely manner.
(C) The City Administrator or his or her designee shall notify, in writing, the applicant that his or her registration has been denied or the registration holder that his or her registration is being suspended, removed, or nonrenewed. The suspension, revocation, or nonrenewal shall occur 35 days after the date of the order or at such later date as set out in the order. The notice shall be served by mailing a copy of the order to the property owner and the designated local property administrator, if any, as indicated in the records on file with the city.
(D) The registration holder or designated local administrator shall have the right to request a hearing before the Board of Adjustment by filing a written appeal from the order at the office of the City Administrator as set forth in this chapter.
(E) The decision of the Board of Adjustment may be appealed by the registration holder by filing an appeal or an appropriate writ with the District Court within 15 days of the date of the order of the Board of Adjustment.
(Am. Ord. 473, passed 12-12-2006)