§ 26-29. Denial of permit application; right to public hearing.

(a)

If the controller denies an application for registration and permit, it shall notify the applicant of its decision and the grounds therefor by certified mail, return receipt requested. Within ten days after the receipt of such notification, the applicant may file a written request with the city's board of public works and safety for a public hearing on the application and the grounds upon which the controller based the denial.

(b)

Upon the filing of such request, the board of public works and safety shall fix a time and place for the hearing, which shall be held within 30 days after the request is filed, and shall notify the applicant of same by personal service which shall be by certified mail, return receipt requested. At the hearing, the applicant may present evidence in support of his application. Within five days after the conclusion of the hearing, the board of public works and safety shall render a written decision granting or denying the application and shall state the grounds upon which the decision was based. A copy of this decision shall be served by certified mail, return receipt requested, upon the applicant.

(c)

Any action taken by the board of public works and safety shall be final for purposes of judicial review.

(Code 1968, tit. 111, art. 16; Code 1985, § 112.16; Ord. No. 1799, 11-5-1975; Ord. No. 4503, 7-17-2000)