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A. Except as otherwise provided in this section, enforcement of any suspension or revocation of any business license, or other order issued under this chapter shall be stayed during the pendency of an appeal therefrom which is properly and timely filed. Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to allow the stay of a license revocation in excess of the original term of the license.

B. Where conditions exist that are deemed hazardous to life or property, or where the licensee or his or her employee or agent has knowingly permitted unlawful conduct, the City is authorized to immediately stop such conditions, up to and including closing the business operation and summary suspension of the business license. Such order and demand may be oral or written.

C. At the time the licensee is notified of any summary suspension, the City Clerk shall also schedule a hearing to be held within three business days from the date of the notice of summary suspension and the licensee will be notified by mail, facsimile, email, personal service or hand delivery of the date, time and location of such hearing. Such notices shall state the time and place of the hearing. Such hearing shall be before the City Manager or designee.

D. The decision of the City Manager or designee shall be final. The licensee may, within 10 days from the date of the decision, appeal such suspension or revocation in accordance with LMC 5.02.190. Any summary suspension affirmed by the City Manager or designee shall remain valid and in effect pending the outcome of the appeal, unless stayed pending the outcome of the hearing by the City Manager or the designee who issued the decision or Hearing Examiner. [Ord. 610 § 12, 2015; Ord. 568 § 4, 2013.]