(a) Any denial, suspension, or revocation of a new or renewal license under this chapter may be appealed to the City of University Heights Board of Zoning Appeals by written notice within ten days of such denial, suspension or revocation. Unless the applicant requests a longer period, the Board of Zoning Appeals must hold a hearing on the appeal within 30 days and must issue a decision affirming or reversing the denial, suspension, or revocation within five days after the hearing.
(b) Any decision by the Board of Zoning Appeals shall be a final appealable order and the applicant or licensee may seek judicial review of such administrative action in any court of competent jurisdiction pursuant to general law.
(c) Any licensee lawfully operating a medical marijuana dispensary prior to the denial of a license renewal application, or the suspension or revocation of a license, may continue to operate said business during the pendency of an appeal of a decision rendered under this chapter to the Board of Zoning Appeals or to a court.
(d) In the event that an applicant for a new medical marijuana dispensary license seeks judicial review of the denial of a new license, there shall be no automatic stay of the denial.
(Ord. 2017-49. Passed 1-2-2018.)