On filing an application for an initial license, the applicant must, in accordance with the Department’s rules and regulations:post the premises for 15 days; and within 5 days of the filing, send notice of the application by email or by certified or registered mail to the City Councilmember who represents the Councilmanic District in which the business is located. If, within the 15-day posting period, the Department receives no more than 9 written objections from real property owners, commercial tenants that are not themselves holders of or applicants for a late-night operations license, or residents within the impact area of the business, the Department must grant or deny the license within 15 days after the last day of the 15-day posting period. A denial must be based solely on one or more of the following factors:any cause for denial that is specified in <cite data-doc="City of Balt., Md., Ord. 25-013" data-path="|15|§9-16">§ 9-16 {“Denial, suspension, or revocation”} of this subtitle</cite>; the specific days and hours proposed for late-night operations; the lack or inadequacy of an indoor and outdoor security plan; and the inability or unwillingness of the applicant to accept reasonable conditions on the license to protect the public health, safety, and welfare The notice of a denial must:state the reasons for the denial; and notify the applicant of the applicant’s right to appeal to the Director. Within 30 days of receiving the notice of denial, the applicant may appeal to the Director for an administrative review of the application. If, within the 15-day posting period, the Department receives 10 or more written objections from real property owners, commercial tenants that are not themselves holders of or applicants for a late-night operations license, or residents within the impact area of the business, the Department must:deny the application; and within 7 days after the last day of the 15-day posting period, notify the applicant of the denial and of the applicant’s right to appeal to the Director. Within 30 days of receiving the notice of denial, the applicant may appeal to the Director for an administrative review of the application. Ord. 12-011 Ord. 15-336