5.04.160 License – Suspension or revocation – Notice.
A. The city manager, or designee, may not suspend or revoke a business license without first providing the licensee at least 30 days’ written notice of the intent to suspend or revoke the business license and an opportunity for a hearing on the suspension or revocation, except as provided in PMC 5.04.150(B).
B. The notice required under this section shall be as follows:
1. Notice of the proposed revocation or suspension shall be made in writing and mailed via certified mail, return receipt requested, to the last known address of the licensee.
2. Notice of the proposed revocation or suspension shall contain the name and address of the licensee, the name of the business for which the license was issued, and describe the reason for the revocation or suspension with citation to the relevant code provision, if applicable, and the name, address and telephone number of the city representative to contact concerning the proposed revocation or suspension.
3. The notice of suspension or revocation shall also contain a statement advising licensee of his or her right to request a hearing to challenge the proposed suspension or revocation pursuant to subsections (C) and (D) of this section.
C. The licensee has a right to a hearing on the proposed revocation or suspension by requesting a hearing in writing to the city representative identified in the notice of suspension or revocation not more than 30 days after the date of the notice of proposed revocation or suspension. Within 10 days of receipt of a written request for a hearing, the city manager, or designee, shall schedule a hearing on the proposed suspension or revocation pursuant to PMC 5.04.170.
D. Failure to request a hearing within 30 days of receipt of a notice of suspension or revocation constitutes a waiver of any further rights to appeal under this chapter and the decision of the city manager shall become final 30 days after the date of notice given pursuant to subsection (B) of this section. (Ord. 17-012 § 3, 2017; Ord. 12-017 § 3, 2012; Ord. 10-017 § 3, 2011)