(a) Before a permit issued pursuant to this chapter may be suspended or revoked for any reason except as prescribed in the penalties section a hearing must be held before the Chief of Police. A notice setting forth the time, place and nature of the hearing shall be sent to the alarm permit holder no less than seven days prior to such hearing.
(b) After such hearing the Chief of Police shall either dismiss the case or shall forward a recommendation of revocation and/or suspension to the Safety Director. Within ten days after receiving a recommendation the Safety Director shall approve or disapprove the recommendation and notify the permit holder accordingly.
(c) Any decision made by the Director, pursuant to this section, may be appealed by filing a written notice of appeal with the Clerk of Council within five days of the receipt of the Safety Director's decision. Such appeal shall be heard by Council within thirty days after the filing of the appeal. That body may affirm, amend or reverse the decision or take other action deemed appropriate.
(d) At the end of the revocation and/or suspension period the alarm permit holder will be required, if the holder intends to continue using his or her alarm system, to first refile an application and have it approved by the Chief of Police.
(Ord. 125-79. Passed 10-8-79.)