(A) An applicant whose permit is denied, or is granted subject to conditions he or she deems unacceptable, shall have the right to a hearing before a hearing officer designated by the Administrator upon making written demand, (identifying the basis for the appeal and the issues involved) to the Administrator within 30 days following notice of final decision to deny or grant the permit. Unless such demand is made, the decision on the application shall be final and binding.
(B) Any decision of a hearing officer made as a result of a hearing held under such subsection (A) above may be appealed by any party to the Board of Mayor and Aldermen upon filing a written demand within ten days of receipt of notice of the decision. The Board of Mayor and Aldermen shall hear the matter de novo.
(2011 Code, § 18-172)