A. A hearing requested pursuant to PMC 5.04.160 shall be held before the city manager or designee. This hearing shall be recorded, conducted in an informal manner, and shall not be bound by the formal rules of evidence.

B. The purpose of the hearing shall be to determine whether good cause exists for suspending or revoking a license issued under this chapter. Good cause exists when it is determined that the licensee is in violation of the requirements of this chapter or any other requirement of this code.

C. The licensee has the right to appear, present evidence, and examine and/or cross-examine witnesses for the purpose of establishing that licensee is not in violation of the requirements of this chapter. The city manager, or designee, has the right to cross-examine any witnesses presented by the licensee.

D. Failure of the licensee to appear at the time set for a hearing requested under this section, except for good cause shown, shall result in a waiver of any further appeal rights and the decision of the city manager becomes final.

E. Within 10 days following the conclusion of the hearing, the city manager, or designee, shall issue a written decision whether to suspend or revoke the license which contains written findings in support of the decision based upon the evidence presented at the hearing. A written decision to suspend or revoke a business license issued pursuant to this chapter shall advise the licensee of his or her right to appeal the decision pursuant to PMC 5.04.180. A copy of the decision shall be provided to the licensee via certified mail, return receipt requested, and shall take effect immediately upon its issuance. (Ord. 17-012 § 3, 2017; Ord. 12-017 § 3, 2012; Ord. 10-017 § 3, 2011)