§ 17-23. Denial, suspension and revocation of permits; hearing board; appeal; revocation of certificate of occupancy.

(a)

A massage establishment permit may be denied, revoked or suspended by the chief in any case where any of the provisions of this chapter are violated, or where any employee of the permittee is or was engaged in any conduct which violates any of state laws or city ordinances at the establishment and the permittee has actual or constructive knowledge thereof. A criminal charge is sufficient to move forward with suspension or revocation regardless of whether there has been a conviction at that time.

(b)

A board comprised of the chief, development services director or designee, and the city manager or designee shall hear all appeals in which a permit has been required, denied, revoked or suspended. The board shall have the authority to determine, after hearing, to uphold, modify, or reverse the decision by the chief.

(c)

An appeal must be filed with the vice division of the department within ten (10) calendar days of the decision of the chief.

(d)

The appellate hearing shall be held no later than twenty (20) business days from receipt of appeal.

(e)

Written decision of the board shall be issued within ten (10) calendar days of hearing.

(f)

The decision of the board shall be final.

(g)

If a massage establishment permit is revoked, the establishment's certificate of occupancy shall be revoked pursuant to chapter 10, City of San Antonio Code of Ordinances.

(Ord. No. 2019-02-14-0122 , § 1, 2-14-19)