§ 70-261. Appeal procedure.

(a)

The appeal procedure in subsection (b) shall be applicable for an appeal from:

(1)

the chief of police's refusal to waive the 21-day filing requirement for a special event permit, pursuant to subsection 70-254(a)(2);

(2)

the form and amount of liability insurance required by the director of administrative services pursuant to subsection 70-255(11);

(3)

the conditions, restrictions, and costs imposed on a permit for a special event or parade, pursuant to subsection 70-257(c); or

(4)

the denial or revocation of a permit for a special event or parade, pursuant to section 70-260.

(b)

The action of the applicable city staff member shall be final unless the applicant or permit holder, within five days after the receipt of written or oral notice (as required pursuant to this article), files with the city manager a written appeal. The city manager shall, within 24 hours after the appeal is filed, consider all the evidence in support of or against the action appealed and render a decision either sustaining or reversing the decision of the city staff member. The decision of the city manager shall be final unless the applicant or permit holder, within three days after the receipt of the city manager's decision, files with the city council a written appeal. The decision of the city council is final.

(c)

When, in the judgment of the chief of police, a violation exists that requires immediate abatement because of danger to property, sanitation, or the health or safety of citizens, the chief shall have authority to revoke a permit immediately.

(Ord. No. O-2001-031-04, § 1, 6-25-01)