(a) Appeals.
(1) Any individual may appeal the denial or revocation of a permit to operate a massage service establishment or provide massage services.
(2) Any individual who holds a permit to operate a massage service establishment may appeal the findings of an inspection conducted under Section 842.08 of this section.
(b) Hearings. If an applicant has been denied a permit to operate a massage service establishment, or provide massage services, failed an inspection, or received a penalty under Section 842.09, the applicant or permitee, shall, within 3 business days, have the right to appeal to City Council from such denial, revocation or suspension. Notice of appeal shall be filed in writing with the Chief of Police who shall fix the time and place for hearing at the next meeting of City Council but not later than 15 days thereafter. The Chief shall notify the Clerk of Council of the time and place of such hearing. Four members of Council shall constitute a quorum to hear such appeal. The appellant may appear and be heard in person or by counsel. If, after hearing, a majority of the members of Council present at such meeting declare in favor of the applicant, such permit shall be forthwith issued or fully reinstated, as the case may be; otherwise, the order appealed from shall become final.
(Ord. 16-29. Passed 9-15-16.)