The city, or its designee, shall grant or deny a completed application for a sexually oriented business permit within 30 business days from the date city receives completed application. Upon the expiration of the thirtieth day, unless the city or its designee has given written notice to the applicant, the application shall be deemed granted and the operator shall be excused from the requirement that a duly issued permit be posted at the premises until such time as the permit is issued pursuant to this section.
(1995 Code, § 5.88.110)