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5.49.160 APPEAL PROCEDURES.

The permittee or applicant, not later than 15 calendar days after service of notice of revocation, suspension, denial of application or renewal or approval with conditions, may file an appeal by filing a written statement of such appeal, including the grounds for the appeal and the asserted errors in the decision, with the City Clerk.

The City Manager or designee shall review the record of the hearing below including a transcript or a tape of the hearing. No further testimony shall be taken. The Manager or designee shall also allow oral argument not to exceed 15 minutes per side. Notice of the time for appeal argument shall be given by personal service or certified mail to the address shown on the last application or renewal. If reasonable attempts to otherwise serve are not successful, service may be provided by first class mail.

After the argument, the City Manager or designee shall render a written decision within ten (10) working days from the date the matter is submitted for decision. The action of the City Manager or designee shall be final and conclusive. The decision shall be served upon the permittee pursuant to the procedures for scheduling the argument.

Service shall be deemed complete when personal service is made, or when the notice is mailed by first class mail, whichever is earlier.