A. If the responsible official denies issuance of a special event permit pursuant to VMC 5.17.130, he or she shall notify the applicant in writing within five (5) business days of the decision.

B. The denial of a special event permit may be appealed to the city manager or his or her designee.

C. An appeal shall be made within five (5) business days of the date of the written denial. An appeal is made by filing a written petition with the responsible official, setting forth the grounds for appeal and including any relevant documents.

D. The city manager shall consider the appeal and issue a written decision within five (5) business days of its receipt.

E. Judicial review of any such final decision may be obtained through the filing of an appropriate action with a court of competent jurisdiction within thirty (30) days of issuance of the written decision. (Ord. M-3956 §1, 2010)