§ 146-545. Denial, revocation, or suspension of permits.

(a)

The director of the department of safety and permits may deny an application for a sidewalk use permit if, in the investigation of the application it is determined:

(1)

That the proposed sidewalk use does not or cannot meet the standards of this division; or,

(2)

That the proposed sidewalk use does not or cannot meet the standards of the comprehensive zoning ordinance; or,

(3)

Upon recommendation of denial from the director of the department of public works that the location is unsuitable for commercial use on the public right-of-way due to pedestrian congestion, traffic, existing obstructions on the sidewalk, or any other reason that would result in an unsafe or substandard condition.

(b)

The director of the department of safety and permits may administratively suspend a sidewalk use permit for a period not to exceed 30-days, for failure to abide by and maintain compliance with the standards of this division, the comprehensive zoning ordinance relative to operation of the licensed use, or revocation of any license or permit required by any other agency or entity for the legal operation of the licensed use.

(1)

Operation of a sidewalk use during the period of such administrative suspension shall constitute a separate offence of this division and shall be grounds for revocation.

(c)

Penalties for non-compliance with the provisions of this division may result in fines, suspension of the sidewalk use permit for a period not to exceed 180-days, or revocation of the sidewalk use permit.

(1)

Hearings shall be conducted in accordance with the provisions of chapter 6, article II of this Code.

(2)

In the case of revocation, a business entity shall be ineligible to receive another sidewalk use permit for a period of two years from the date of such revocation.

(M.C.S., Ord. No. 27625, § 4, 12-14-17; eff. 10-1-17)