Chapter 16.12
REVOCATION, SUSPENSION, OR MODIFICATION OF PERMIT, LICENSE, OR LAND USE APPROVAL
Sections:
16.12.020 Effective date of the order.
16.12.050 Appeal of administrator’s order.
16.12.060 Appeal of hearing examiner’s decision.
16.12.010 Issuance of order of revocation, suspension, or modification of permit, license, or land use approval.
In addition to other remedies provided for elsewhere, the administrator has the authority to issue an order for the revocation, suspension, or modification of any permit, license, preliminary subdivision approval, variance, or other land use approval if they find the permittee, licensee, or applicant has not complied with any or all conditions or limitations set forth in the permit, license or approval, or is in violation of any Wenatchee City Code or ordinance section. (Ord. 2025-01 § 3 (Exh. A); Ord. 2014-02 § 1)
16.12.020 Effective date of the order.
The order of revocation, suspension, or modification shall not go into effect until 10 calendar days after service of the order upon the permittee, licensee, or applicant unless the condition causes an immediate and emergent threat to the public health, safety or welfare or to the environment in the discretion of the administrator, in which case the permit, license, or approval may be revoked, suspended, or modified effective immediately. (Ord. 2025-01 § 3 (Exh. A); Ord. 2014-02 § 1)
16.12.030 Content of order.
The order of revocation, suspension, or modification shall include the following information:
(1) The name and address of person to whom the order is being issued; and
(2) A description as to the condition or limitation set forth in the permit, license, or approval that is being violated, or which Wenatchee City Code or ordinance section is being violated; and
(3) The effective date of the order; and
(4) A statement that the permittee, licensee, or applicant has the right to appeal the order. (Ord. 2025-01 § 3 (Exh. A); Ord. 2014-02 § 1)
16.12.040 Service of order.
The administrator shall serve the order of revocation, suspension, or modification upon the person to whom it is directed, either personally or by mailing by certified mail, return receipt requested, to such person at their last known address. Proof of service shall be made by a written declaration under penalty of perjury executed by the person effecting the service, declaring the time and date of service and the manner by which the service was made. If service is done by mail, service shall be deemed complete upon the third business day after depositing the order into the mail. (Ord. 2025-01 § 3 (Exh. A); Ord. 2014-02 § 1)
16.12.050 Appeal of administrator’s order.
An appeal of an order issued by the administrator pursuant to this chapter is deemed an “administrative appeal” and the notice of appeal shall be filed with the city clerk as required by WCC 13.11.030(1). The notice of appeal shall comply with the content requirements of WCC 13.11.030(2). The administrative appeal shall be heard by the hearing examiner in accordance with WCC 13.11.030(3) and (4), which review shall be completed within 45 calendar days of the date of receipt of the notice of appeal, unless the hearing examiner finds good cause to extend the review period. Appeals shall be subject to an administrative appeal fee in accordance with WCC 1.99.010. (Ord. 2025-01 § 3 (Exh. A); Ord. 2014-02 § 1)
16.12.060 Appeal of hearing examiner’s decision.
Decisions of the hearing examiner may be appealed to the Chelan County superior court in accordance with WCC 13.11.020. (Ord. 2025-01 § 3 (Exh. A); Ord. 2014-02 § 1)
16.12.070 Stay of order.
If a timely appeal is filed pursuant to this chapter, the order of revocation, suspension, or modification shall be stayed pending the appeal process. (Ord. 2025-01 § 3 (Exh. A); Ord. 2014-02 § 1)
16.12.080 Permit or license.
For purposes of this chapter, “permit” or “license” shall mean any permit or license issued by the city. (Ord. 2025-01 § 3 (Exh. A); Ord. 2014-02 § 1)