(A) Permits issued pursuant to this article are not transferable.
(B) With regard to sexually oriented business operators, any transfer of ownership or control of the business causes any issued permit to be void. The new owner shall be responsible for obtaining a permit. Transfer of ownership and control includes the following:
(1) The sale, lease or sublease of the business;
(2) The transfer of securities which constitute a controlling interest in the business, whether by sale, exchange or similar means; and
(3) The establishment of a trust, gift or other similar legal device which transfers the ownership of control of the business, except for transfer by bequest or other operation of law upon the death of the person possessing the ownership interest or control.
(Am. Ord. 1296, passed 5-1-2007)