§ 40-54. Complaint procedure.

(a)

Notice. Upon receiving a complaint that any owner has violated any of the provisions of this article, the city council shall notify the person to whom such permit was issued by registered or certified mail at the last known address of the time and place for a hearing, setting forth the complaint made, and shall cite the person to show cause that the permit should not be revoked.

(b)

Hearing. At the time and place set forth for the hearing the person shall have the right to introduce such evidence in such person's defense as is deemed necessary. Likewise, the city council shall hear evidence and either dismiss the proceedings against the person or order that such permit and any license be revoked. If such person shall fail to appear at the time and place set for a hearing the city council shall proceed with the hearing the same as if the person were represented.

(Comp. 1976, § 18-203; Code 1989, § 17-32; Ord. of 8-15-1949, § 15)