§ 8-261. Hearing after denial of application for a permit; applicant's opportunity to present evidence; decisions.

Within five days after receiving notification by registered mail that his application for a permit to solicit under this article has been denied any applicant may file a written request for a public hearing on the application before the council, together with written exceptions to the findings of fact upon which the council based denial of the application. Upon the filing of such request, the council shall fix a time and place for the hearing and shall notify the applicant hereof. The hearing shall be held within five days after the request has been filed. At the hearing the applicant may present evidence in support of its application and exceptions. Any interested person may, in the discretion of the council, be allowed to participate in the hearing and present evidence and opposition to the application and acceptance. Within ten days after the conclusion of the hearing, the council shall render a written report either granting or denying the application for a permit. In this report, the council shall state the facts upon which the decision was based as well as its ruling upon any exceptions filed to its original findings of fact upon the application. This report shall be filed by the city clerk and held for public inspection and a copy shall be served by registered mail upon the applicant and all parties to the hearing.

(Code 1977, § 7-56; Ord. No. 147, 5-12-1986)