A. An applicant who has been denied a transportation permit or who wishes to appeal a condition imposed by the director of public works in accordance with Section 11.52.150 may appeal such denial or condition in accordance with this section.

B. Within five business days of the date of denial or issuance of the permit, the applicant shall file the appeal with the director of public works, together with an appeal fee to recover up to the full cost of processing the appeal. Transportation permit appeal fees shall be established by resolution of the city council, as may be amended from time to time, and shall meet the requirements of Vehicle Code Section 35795. The appeal shall be in writing and shall state the reason(s) for the appeal. The director of public works shall forward the appeal to the city manager or designee. Upon receipt of the appeal, the city manager or designee shall issue the appellant notice of an informal meeting to hear the appeal within thirty days of receipt of the appeal, or at a time acceptable to the appellant and city manager or designee, unless the city manager or designee determines on the basis of the written documentation that the permit should be issued or condition modified as requested by the applicant. After hearing, the city manager or designee may deny or grant the appeal, and amend, delete or add permit conditions. The decision of the city manager or designee on the appeal shall be final.