(A) Appeals board. The City Council shall serve as the appeals board for licenses issued under this chapter.
(B) Appeal processing. An applicant may appeal an unfavorable decision of the Chief by filing a written petition with the City Secretary requesting a hearing on the denial of the application within ten calendar days of the date the applicant receives notification of the Chief’s decision. The appeal shall be scheduled to be heard within 20 calendar days of the date the petition is received in the office of the City Secretary. The City Secretary shall give written notice to the applicant of the time and place for the hearing on the appeal.
(C) Decision. The City Council shall issue a decision with findings within ten calendar days after any hearing held in accordance with this section in accordance with the criteria in § 112.10. The minutes of the City Council meeting shall show the action taken on the application, and if the license is granted, the City Council shall direct the Chief to issue the proper license.
(D) Notification of decision on appeal. If the application for a license is disapproved on appeal, the applicant shall be sent a letter of notification by registered or certified mail within five calendar days to the applicant's last known mailing address, and the letter of notification shall state the basis for such disapproval. Any applicant aggrieved by the decision may seek judicial review in the appropriate court.
(E) Judicial review. An applicant may seek judicial review of the denial of a license by the Chief, or following the decision of the City Council on his or her appeal, at his or her election.
(Ord. 13-1094, passed 12-19-2013)