Section 12647 Of Chapter 6. Permits From California Health And Safety Code >> Division 11. >> Part 2. >> Chapter 6.

. The governing body may delegate the power to grant or deny the permit to the issuing authority to whom the application is made. In such case, the governing body shall also provide for a hearing by the governing body by which an applicant may appeal a denial of the permit. The governing body may, after such a hearing, reverse, modify, or sustain the denial.