(A) All timely filed applications for a fireworks permit shall be reviewed by the Chief Executive Officer for the purpose of determining whether an applicant is qualified to hold a permit. An applicant qualifies for a fireworks permit if the following criteria are satisfied:
(1) The application contains all the information required by the provisions of this subchapter;
(2) The applicant is a qualified organization, as defined in this subchapter;
(3) The applicant will conduct all operations in accordance with all applicable laws;
(4) The safe and sane fireworks vendor proposed to be used by the applicant has not, within the immediately preceding five years, been convicted of a violation of any laws or regulations related to safe and sane or dangerous fireworks; and
(5) At least 50% of the net proceeds from the sale of fireworks will be expended in the city on a program or programs consistent with the veteran, patriotic, religious, civic betterment or charitable purpose for which the applicant is organized; and
(B) The City Council, by resolution, shall establish the policy and procedure for the issuance of permits, to qualified applicants, for the sale of fireworks. Such policy and procedure shall be implemented by the Chief Executive Officer.
(C) In the absence of an appeal filed as prescribed in this subchapter, the determination of the Chief Executive Officer with reference to the qualification of the applicants and the issuance of the fireworks permits shall be final and conclusive.
(‘83 Code, § 8.20.060) (Ord. 1066, passed - - 93; Am. Ord. 1185, passed 3-27-02; Am. Ord. 1256, passed 2-16-05)