(a) The applicant may appeal to the city council the refusal to consider a late application, the denial or conditional approval of a permit, any condition imposed on a permit not required by state or federal law, or a determination that the applicant’s insurance coverage does not comply with the requirements specified in Section 20-11-12 of this article.
(b) The applicant may request a waiver from the city council regarding the amount of fees imposed pursuant to Section 20-11-13 of this article, cleanup deposits imposed pursuant to Section 20-11-14 of this article, or the indemnification/bond requirement imposed pursuant to Section 20-11-11 of this article if the special event is sponsored by a nonprofit organization or co-sponsored by the city or other public agency, or if the primary purpose of the event is First Amendment expression and the cost of paying the fees, posting a bond, or entering into an indemnification agreement is or may be so financially burdensome that it would constitute an unreasonable burden on the exercise of rights protected by the First Amendment.
(c) Appeals and/or requests for waivers shall be conducted pursuant to this chapter.
(d) Notwithstanding in this chapter, all appeals and/or requests for waivers shall be filed with the city clerk no later than five days following the notice of decision by the parks, recreation and community services director.
(e) Any hearing before the city council shall be held, and final decision rendered, no later than fifteen calendar days following the appeal filing. (Ord. No. 1360, § 3 (part); Ord. No. 1436, § 3 (part).)