§ 22-620. Method of denial of massage establishment license.

(a)

The business license administrator's denial of an initial application or application for renewal of a massage establishment license shall be in writing, with the reasons stated therefor. Written notice of the denial, together and a copy of this division, or any applicable code provisions applicable to the license, shall be sent to the applicant.

(b)

Denial of an initial application or application for renewal of a massage establishment license shall prohibit operation of the business at any location within the city.

(c)

With respect to denial of an application for renewal of a massage establishment license the immediately preceding license shall be deemed to be in full force and effect for a period of 15 days following the date of service upon the applicant of the notice of denial. If the licensee files an appeal within the time and manner prescribed, the immediately preceding massage establishment license shall continue in full force and effect until the appeal is finally determined.

(Ord. No. 2016-010, § 1, 9-22-2016; Ord. No. 2018-03, § 1(Exh. A), 10-11-2018)