§ 27-423. Appeal.

(a)

Any person aggrieved by the refusal of the Chief of Police, or his designee, to grant a permit or by the revocation of a permit after one has been issued, may but is not required to appeal the denial to the Chief Administrative Officer, or his designee, by filing with the Chief Administrative Officer's Office, within five working days after the date of denial or revocation, a written notice of the appeal setting for the grounds therefor. The Chief Administrative Officer, or his designee, shall act upon the appeal within five working days after its receipt.

(b)

The decision of the Chief of Police, or his designee, or the Chief Administrative Officer, or his designee, may be appealed to the Circuit Court of the City of Richmond, in accordance with State law.

(c)

In any appeal under this section, the City shall have the burden of demonstrating that the denial of the permit was justified under Section 27-419.

(d)

The City shall meet all deadlines set by the court and by applicable statutes and court rules, and shall otherwise seek to assure that the appeal, including any motion for preliminary relief, is decided as expeditiously as possible.

(Code 2004, § 102-508; Ord. No. 2003-348-307, § 2(28-408), 11-10-2003; Ord. No. 2004-360-330, § 1, 12-13-2004)

(Code 2004, § 102-508; Ord. No. 2003-348-307, § 2(28-408), 11-10-2003; Ord. No. 2004-360-330, § 1, 12-13-2004)