Sec. 10-56Hearing officer report—Action by council
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.
The council may adopt or reject the hearing officer's decision in its entirety or may modify the proposed recommendation. If the council does not adopt the hearing officer's recommendation, it may:
(1) Refer the matter to the same or another hearing officer for a completely new hearing or for the taking of additional evidence on specific points, and, in either of such cases, the hearing officer shall proceed as provided in this chapter.
(2) Decide the case upon a review of the entire record before the hearing officer with or without taking additional evidence.
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.
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