(A) If the City Clerk refuses to issue or renew a business license, or if the City shall exercise a right of offset set forth in § 9.04.025, the Clerk shall notify the applicant in writing, and shall deliver this notice either in person or by U.S. Mail, postage prepaid. The applicant may appeal the Clerk’s decision in writing to the City Manager within fifteen (15) days after the notice has been hand-delivered or placed in the U.S. Mail. The time for appeal shall be computed pursuant to § 1.12.060(C). The time for filing an appeal may be extended by the Clerk upon good cause shown by a sworn statement of the applicant.
(B) If the applicant appeals from a denial of a request for renewal of a business license, the Clerk shall issue a temporary license to the applicant. The temporary license will be in effect until the City Manager issues a decision on appeal.
(C) The City Manager will hold a hearing on an appeal within fifteen (15) days of the City receiving the notice of appeal from the applicant. The time for hearing may be continued by the City Manager, upon good cause shown by applicant or to reasonably accommodate the parties' schedules. The licensee shall be entitled to be represented by counsel, to present witnesses on his or her behalf, and to cross examine any witnesses presented the City.
(D) After the hearing, the City Manager shall issue a written decision within ten (10) days, and in that decision may order that the license:
(1) Be issued;
(2) Not be issued; or
(3) Be issued subject to designated conditions.
(Am. Ord. 2006-15, passed 9-12-06)