In the event of a denial by the health officer of a permit as required by this chapter for any reason other than nonpayment of the required fees or failure to file a proper application, the applicants may appeal in writing to the city council from the decision of the health officer. The city council shall hold a public hearing at their next regular meeting; provided, such meeting is at least ten days from the receipt of such written appeal by the city clerk. The health officer shall appear at the hearing and render his report to the city council. At the conclusion of the hearing or any continuance thereof, the city council may affirm the action of the health officer, reverse the action of the health officer, or take such other action as the city council deems appropriate. (Ord. 960 NCS § 1; prior code § 12.7.)