(A) Licensing agency. The application and any comments and recommendations relating thereto shall be considered by the County Engineer, who shall then issue or deny the license pursuant to the standards provided in division (B) below.
(B) Standards. The County Engineer shall issue the license unless it shall find that the applicant or any employee, partner, officer, or director of the applicant:
(1) Has been convicted within the last three years of a felony or an act involving dishonesty, fraud, or deceit, whether in this or any other state or jurisdiction;
(2) Has been refused a license to do the type of work authorized herein or has had such a license suspended or revoked by any local, state, or federal government or agency and such government or agency has not subsequently granted or restored such license; or
(3) Has knowingly made a false statement in the application.
(C) Appeal for denial. Any applicant whose license is denied may appeal the denial to the Board of County Commissioners. After reasonable notice to the applicant, the Board shall afford the applicant an opportunity to show why his or her license should not be denied.
(Ord. passed 1-3-1978)