Sec. 10-106Appeals
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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) No license required by this article shall be denied, suspended, or revoked without the opportunity for a hearing.
(b) The business license director shall provide written notice to the owner-applicant and licensee of his order to deny, suspend, or revoke the license. Such written notification shall set forth in reasonable detail the reasons for such action and shall notify the owner-applicant and licensee of the right to appeal under the provisions of this article. Any owner-applicant or licensee who is aggrieved or adversely affected by a final action of the business license director may have a review thereof in accordance with the appeal procedures specified in this article.
History: (Ord. No. 2019-05, § 1(Exh. A), 11-7-2019)
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_ARTIIIPOROGAROBIHAINCA_S10-106AP
Official version: https://library.municode.com/GA/Ashburn/codes/Code_of_Ordinances?nodeId=PTIICOOR_CH10AMEN_ARTIIIPOROGAROBIHAINCA_S10-106AP
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