§ 19.26.040. Approval or denial of permit.

The director shall, within 20 city business days of the filing of a complete application, approve and issue the adult entertainment business permit if the requirements of this chapter have been met, or deny the application. Failure of the director to approve or deny the application in 30 days of the applicant or license submittal shall result in the application or license being granted. Notice of the approval or denial of the permit shall be given to the applicant in writing by first class mail, postage prepaid, deposited in the course of transmission with the United States Postal Service within three city business days of the date of such decision. If the application is denied, the director shall attach to the notice a statement of the reasons for the denial. The times set forth in this section shall not be extended except upon the written consent of the applicant. Any interested persons may appeal the decision of the director to the city council in accordance with section 19.26.220.

(Ord. No. 934-2015, § 19.26.040, 7-20-2015)