Sec. 10-50Appeal procedure
Plain English: what this chapter covers
This chapter covers two kinds of businesses. Article II regulates adult entertainment businesses (strip clubs, adult bookstores and theaters, and similar) — where they can locate, their hours, permits for owners and workers, and a ban on alcohol. Article III sets licensing and operating rules for pool rooms, game rooms, billiard halls and internet cafes, including hours, rules for minors, and a ban on gambling.
(a) The applicant shall, within ten days after he has been notified of an adverse determination, submit a notice of appeal to the city clerk.
(b) The notice of appeal shall be addressed to the council and shall specify the subject matter of the appeal, the date of any original and amended application or requests, the date of the adverse decision (or receipt of notice thereof), the basis of the appeal, the action requested of the council, and the name and address of the applicant.
(c) The city clerk shall place the appeal on the agenda of the next regular council meeting occurring not less than five not more than 30 days after receipt of the application for council action.
This is a plain-English guide, not legal advice. The official code is on Municode and at City Hall. Our copy is from April 30, 2026.
Online: https://jamesburgessleads.com/city-code/PTIICOOR_CH10AMEN_ARTIIADENES_S10-50APPR
Official version: https://library.municode.com/GA/Ashburn/codes/Code_of_Ordinances?nodeId=PTIICOOR_CH10AMEN_ARTIIADENES_S10-50APPR
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