A. If the clerk refuses to issue an initial permit or renew a permit, the clerk shall notify the applicant, in person or by mail, in writing, of the basis for the clerk’s decision. The applicant may appeal in writing to the manager within 15 days after the notice is given in person or mailed, as applicable. The manager shall hold a public hearing on the appeal as provided in HBC 5.04.100. After the appeal hearing, the manager may order that the permit:

B. An applicant may appeal the manager’s decision by following the procedures set out in HBC 5.04.110.