(1) Within 10 calendar days after the date of a decision of the city manager to revoke or suspend an issued retail cannabis business permit, an aggrieved party may appeal such action by filing a written appeal with the city clerk setting forth the reasons why the decision was not proper. An appeal shall stay all proceedings in furtherance of the appealed action.

(2) At the time of filing, the appellant shall pay the designated appeal fee established by resolution of the city council.

(3) Upon receipt of the written appeal, the city clerk shall set the matter for a hearing before the city council. The city council shall hear the matter de novo, and shall conduct the hearing pursuant to the procedures set forth by the city.

(4) The appeal shall be held within a reasonable time after the filing the appeal, but in no event later than 90 days from the date of such filing. The city shall notify the appellant of the time and location at least 10 days prior to the date of the hearing.

(5) At the hearing, the appellant may present any information they deem relevant to the decision appealed. The formal rules of evidence and procedure applicable in a court of law shall not apply to the hearing.

(6) At the conclusion of the hearing the city council may affirm, reverse, or modify the decision appealed. The decision of the city council shall be a final administrative decision, subject to judicial review and remedies. (Ord. 730 § 5, 2022).