Notice and hearing for denials, suspensions and revocations.
Seattle Mun. Code § 6.214.320
in effect6.214.320 - Notice and hearing for denials, suspensions and revocations.
A. If the Director determines there are grounds to deny, suspend, or revoke a tow company license, the Director shall give written notice to a tow company. The notice shall be delivered either personally or by first class mail to the address provided on the most recent license application by the tow company. The notice shall state that the tow company is entitled to appeal the Director's findings to the Hearing Examiner, in accordance with Chapter 3.02, within 15 days of the notice date.
B. If a tow company files a timely notice of appeal pursuant to Chapter 3.02, a hearing shall be scheduled and conducted by the Hearing Examiner according to the Hearing Examiner Rule of Practice and Procedure. At the Hearing Examiner hearing, the Director shall have the burden of proving by a preponderance of the evidence that grounds for denying, suspending, or revoking a tow company license existed.
C. The Hearing Examiner may affirm, modify or reverse the decisions of the Director.
D. In cases where the Director determines that a tow company has demonstrated a good faith intent to come into compliance with the requirements of this Chapter 6.214, in lieu of proceedings to deny, suspend or revoke a tow company license, the Director may enter into an agreement with the tow company concerning appropriate action to cure the grounds on which a license denial, suspension or revocation is based.
(Ord. 123997, § 4, 2012.)
Source: City of Seattle, Seattle Municipal Code and City Charter (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/wa/seattle/codes/municipal_code?nodeId=TIT6BURE_SUBTITLE_IVNELICO_CH6.214TOCOLIRE_6.214.320NOHEDESUREFetched: 11/1/2026