a. The applicant may appeal to the City Council the refusal to consider a late application, the denial or conditional approval of a permit, any condition imposed on a permit not required by State or Federal law, or a determination that the applicant’s insurance coverage does not comply with the requirements specified in subsection 5-19.10.

b. The applicant may request a waiver from the City Council regarding the amount of fees imposed pursuant to subsection 5-19.11, clean-up deposits imposed pursuant to subsection 5-19.12, or the indemnification/bond requirement imposed pursuant to subsection 5-19.10 if the special event is sponsored by a nonprofit organization or co-sponsored by the City of Clearlake or other public agency, or if the primary purpose of the event is First Amendment expression and the cost of paying the fees, posting a bond, or entering into an indemnification agreement is or may be so financially burdensome that it would constitute an unreasonable burden on the exercise of rights protected by the First Amendment.

c. Notwithstanding Chapter V, all appeals and/or requests for waivers shall be filed with the City Clerk no later than five (5) days following the notice of decision by the City Manager.

d. Any hearing before the City Council shall be held, soon as reasonably possible. (Ord. #2008-134, S3; Ord. #2012-153)