13.16.220 Notice and appeal for denial, suspension or revocation of a permit.
A. Upon denial, suspension or revocation of an industrial waste discharge permit, the City Manager shall give notice of such action to the permit holder in writing. Such notice shall include the following:
1. The reasons for the action;
2. The date the decision becomes effective; and
3. The opportunity to protest the decision as set forth in the enforcement response plan.
B. Notice of denial, revocation or suspension of any permit issued pursuant to this chapter shall be sent by regular and certified mail, return receipt requested. In the event the suspension or revocation is effective immediately, notice shall also be delivered by posting it on the property at the location listed on the permit application.
C. Unless otherwise provided the action shall be effective ten (10) days after the date of the notice.
D. Any permit applicant or holder aggrieved by a denial, suspension, revocation, or non-renewal of a license or permit regulated under this section, may protest such action as set forth in the enforcement response plan.
E. Unless otherwise provided, submitting a protest of a revocation or suspension of a permit shall stay the effectiveness of the suspension or revocation until resolved.
F. A permit may be suspended in the event of an imminent threat to public health and safety and in circumstances in which it is necessary to take immediate action in order to prevent serious harm. Suspension under this section is effective upon the date the notice is posted on the property. Subsection E of this section does not apply to suspensions under this section. (Ord. 2-2023 § 1 (Att. A), 2023.)