A. Appeals. Any person aggrieved by the denial or restriction of a permit shall have the right to appeal the denial or restriction to the City of Reading City Council. A written appeal shall be filed with the City Clerk within 10 days after the denial or restriction is received.
B. Procedure. The Chief of Police shall appear and present his case and evidence as to why the application was denied. The applicant shall have the opportunity to present his or her case and evidence in support of the application. The hearing shall be conducted as a evidentiary proceeding.
C. Standard of review. City Council, keeping in mind the purpose of this Part, the substantive provisions, and giving deference to the judgment of the Chief of Police, shall make a determination as to whether the denial or restriction was lawful and in the interests of the public health, safety and welfare, or whether the permit should be issued or modified. If the latter, City Council shall enter an order providing guidance as to the location, time, persons, and other criteria of this Part. City Council shall render a decision within 10 days after the hearing.