(a) If an application has been denied as stated herein, the applicant may file such appeal within ten calendar days after written notice of such denial has been either delivered to the applicant or mailed to the applicant by ordinary mail to the applicant's last known address. Such appeal shall be brought to the City Manager by filing a copy with the office of the City Manager and a copy with the Chief of Police.
(b) The City Manager or his designee shall then hold a public hearing upon such appeal at which the Chief of Police or his or her designee shall present the appropriate evidence to the City Manager upon which the application was denied. The applicant may be present at the public hearing and may present evidence to refute the findings of the Chief of Police. Upon hearing all evidence the City Manager may affirm, modify or, for good cause shown, overrule the decision of the Chief of Police. The decision of the City Manager shall be rendered within ten days of the conclusion of the public hearing. Such decision shall be made in writing and presented personally to the applicant or mailed by ordinary mail to the applicant at the last known address provided in the application. The decision by the City Manager may be appealed as an administrative decision according to Ohio law.
(Ord. 08-2015. Passed 7-20-15.)