A. Upon any permit required by this chapter being denied, or suspended or revoked, as specified in this chapter, the applicant or operator may, appeal the decision to a hearing officer by completing an appeal form, stating the basis of the appeal, and returning it to the city clerk's office within seven days of the decision.
B. The city manager or his or her designee shall serve as the hearing officer for any appeal.
C. City staff shall submit a written report concerning the decision to the hearing officer, with a copy to the applicant or operator requesting the hearing, within ten business days of the city's receipt of the request for appeal. The hearing officer may request additional written or oral information from city staff or the applicant or operator prior to issuing a written decision.
D. The hearing officer shall render a written decision within thirty business days of the city's receipt of the request for appeal. The hearing officer may extend this thirty day period, in writing, in order to gather and consider additional evidence.
E. The hearing officer may affirm the denial, suspension, or revocation or order the issuance or reinstatement of any permit required by this chapter. (Ord. 2023-11-1545 § 5 (part), 2023)