§ 730-15. Right to Appeal the Denial, Suspension or Revocation of a Franchise.

(a)

Prior to the denial of an application or the suspension or revocation of a franchise, the applicant or franchisee shall be given reasonable notice of the city manager's proposed action and shall be given an opportunity to present evidence to the city manager or his or her designee explaining why the franchise should not be denied, suspended or revoked. The city manager shall consider any evidence presented by the applicant or franchisee that the city manager determines is relevant to the appeal before the city manager issues a final decision. Notice of the city's proposed action, and notice of the city's final decision, shall be served upon the applicant or franchisee by certified mail.

(b)

The applicant or franchisee may appeal the city's final decision by filing a notice of appeal with the office of administrative hearings pursuant to Chapter 1501 of the Cincinnati Municipal Code within fifteen (15) days after written notice of the city manager's decision is served.

(Ordained by Ord. No. 489-2012, § 1, eff. Jan. 14, 2013)