A. Any special event applicant adversely affected by a permitting decision under this chapter may appeal as provided in this section.

B. The hearing officer is the appeal authority for appeals filed under this chapter.

C. Appeals of decisions by the Special Events Coordinator, SERC, or the City Council shall be appealed to the hearing officer by delivering written notice to the City no later than seven calendar days from the date of the decision or order which is the subject of the appeal. The hearing officer shall promptly hold a hearing, and the hearing officer’s decision shall be final.

D. In any appeal proceeding under this chapter, the hearing officer shall only overturn the decision that is the subject of the appeal if it is found to be arbitrary, capricious, or unlawful. (Ord. 22-08 § 2, 2022)