(A) No license shall be issued before any land use approval under the Antioch Municipal Code is granted or any permit required under the Antioch Municipal Code pursuant to the city's police power is granted. Such permits include but are not limited to massage establishments, computer gaming and internet access businesses, taxis/limousines, and card rooms.
(B) No license shall be issued for a circus, boxing contest, boxing or sparring exhibition, sideshow, dance hall, skating rink, bowling lane, amusement or recreation parlor or place of any description, or similar enterprise until the applicant has applied for a permit to be issued by the city. The city may deny any such application if he or she determines that the granting of the permit will be contrary to the preservation of the public peace, health safety, or general welfare. The city may approve such a permit on such terms, conditions, and restrictions upon the operation, management, and conduct of such business, not in conflict with any applicable law, as he or she may deem necessary or expedient to protect the public peace, health, safety, or general welfare. In addition to the permit required by this section, the applicant shall obtain a business license authorizing such uses from the Tax Administrator or his or her designee, and shall pay the fees and taxes required by this chapter. Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, all permits shall be issued for one year and must be renewed annually.
(C) It shall be unlawful for the holder of any such permit or land use entitlement to violate or permit the violation of any of the terms, conditions, and restrictions imposed upon the issuance of such permit or entitlement.
(Ord. 2082-C-S, passed 3-25-14)