(a) Any person maintaining a newsrack found in violation of this article may request a hearing before the Public Works Director, or his or her designee, within ten (10) consecutive calendar days after the giving of such notice of violation. The request shall be in writing, shall state the basis thereof, and shall be filed with the Public Works Department.
(b) The hearing shall be held within ten (10) working days of the filing of the request. At the hearing any person may present evidence or argument as to whether the newsrack has been installed or maintained in violation of this article. Within five (5) working days after the close of the hearing, the Public Works Department shall render a decision in writing and shall give such written decision to the person who requested the hearing.
(c) Any person who requested a hearing may, within ten (10) days after the decision was given, appeal such decision to the City Council. The appeal shall be in writing, shall state the basis upon which the appeal is made, and shall be filed with the City Clerk. The City Council shall attempt to hear the appeal within thirty (30) days of the filing of the request. At the hearing any person may present evidence or argument as to whether the newsrack has been installed or maintained in violation of this chapter. Prior to the end of the next regular meeting of the City Council after the close of the hearing, the council shall render a decision. Within thirty (30) days after the decision is rendered, the City Clerk shall give notice thereof to the person who made the appeal. The decision of the City Council shall be final.
(§ 2, Ord. 1312-NS, eff. March 16, 1998)