717.03 ISSUANCE OF LICENSE; REQUIREMENTS.
The Chief of Police, as the executive head of the Police Department, is hereby authorized to issue a license to sell, hawk, peddle or vend to such applicants as are found by him or her to be of good reputation and character, as to both the applicant himself or herself and the goods, produce or services proposed to be sold. The Police Department shall fingerprint every applicant and shall investigate the reputation of the applicant, his or her prior vending activity, the goods, produce or service which he or she proposes to sell, and such other matters as, in the opinion of the Chief, may be deemed necessary for the protection of the peace, health, safety and welfare of the vendees of the City. If the Chief finds that the product, type of service or method of selling or distribution has a reasonable probability of being hazardous, dangerous or a nuisance to the vendees of the City or may be detrimental to the peace, safety, health or welfare of the vendees of the City, or if the applicant's reputation or previous record causes the Chief to believe, as a reasonable probability, that the issuance of a license will be detrimental to the vendees of the City, the Chief shall refuse to issue a license and shall give a prompt, written notice of refusal, together with his or her reasons therefor. Such decision shall become a final order seventy calendar days thereafter unless the applicant makes a written request to meet with the Chief to review the application. Upon receipt of such request, the Chief shall promptly meet with the applicant and administratively consider any evidence presented. The Chief may amend, modify or confirm his or her earlier order which shall then be final.
Upon review, if the Chief determines that the applicant is entitled to a license to sell, hawk, peddle or vend the item of goods, merchandise or service for which application is made, the Chief shall promptly issue a license to such applicant. Such license shall be effective for at least one month, but not more than one year, unless the Chief finds special circumstances requiring the permit to be more limited.
(Ord. 1987-139. Passed 12-7-87.)