A. If the finance director, or his designated representative, finds that all of the requirements set forth in Section 5.16.170 have not been met, he shall deny the application for a vendor or operator’s permit. In the event the application for either permit is denied by the finance director, or his designated representative, written notice of such denial shall be given to the applicant specifying the ground or grounds of such denial. Notice of denial of the application for the permit shall be deemed to have been served if it is in fact is personally served on the applicant or when deposited in the United States mail with postage prepaid and addressed to the applicant at his or her residence as set forth in the application for either permit.

B. Any applicant whose application for a vendor or operator’s permit has been denied by the finance director, or his designated representative, may appeal such denial to the city council. (Ord. 513 §1 (Exh. A), 2006).