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ATTY/ORD.0006/CC ORD AMENDING MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 29 – EXHIBIT A REV: 07-11-24 VR Page 6 of 16 Sec. 29.7. - OTHER APPROVALS: An encroachment permit shall not be issued until all required licenses, permits or approvals are first obtained and certification thereof filed with the City. However, some very complex encroachment permits for proposals requiring other permits or approvals from the City may, at the discretion of the Department, be processed simultaneously with the application for the other approval(s). A license agreement in the form prescribed by the Department is required for any outdoor business activity, which the City Engineer is authorized to execute. Sec. 29.8. - REVIEW PROCESS: A. Applications for encroachment permits and all documents and other information required to be submitted will be reviewed by such City staff or retained consultants as deemed necessary by the Department. Based on such review, and in the exercise of reasonable discretion as permitted by law, the encroachment permit application may be approved, conditionally approved or denied by the Department. If the Department finds that the application is in accordance with the requirements of this Chapter and all other applicable requirements of this Code, and complies with all applicable City rules and regulations, including, but not limited to, the Redwood City Engineering Standards, and all applicable state and federal laws, including the requirements of Division 13 of the California Public Resources Code, Section 21000 et seq., and following (the California Environmental Quality Act) it may issue a permit for the use or encroachment, attaching such conditions as are necessary for the health, safety and welfare of the public, including, but not limited to, aesthetic considerations. If the Department finds the application is in conflict with the provisions of this Chapter or any other provision of this Code or any state or federal law, the permit shall be denied and the applicant given written reasons for the denial. No permit is valid unless signed by an authorized representative of the City. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the City Engineer may, in consultation with the Building Official, approve minor deviations to from the Outdoor Business Activity Program Guidelines if the deviation is consistent with the intent of the Guidelines and does not create a health or safety hazard. B. Applications by a state franchise holder (as defined in Section 11.76 of this Code) shall be approved, conditionally approved or denied within sixty (60) days after the City receives a complete permit application from the state franchise holder. Completeness shall be determined by the Department. C. If the Department denies an application for a permit, the Department shall, at the time of notifying the applicant of denial, furnish to the applicant a detailed explanation of the reason or reasons for the denial. Sec. 29.9. - APPEAL: Any person may appeal a decision made under this Chapter to the City Manager or their designee by submitting a written appeal within ten (10) days of the date of notice of such decision. Failure to appeal in writing within the prescribed time constitutes a waiver of the right to appeal. The City Manager or their designee will make a determination on the written appeal. The determination of the City Manager or their designee shall be a final decision of the City. desiring to appeal a determination of a permit authorized under this Chapter, or who disputes a condition of approval by final decision of the Department, may appeal the decision to the Director or their designee by submitting a written