After receiving a complete application for a teen club license, the city shall follow the following procedures.
(A) The Mayor shall forward copies of the application to appropriate city officials for their comments regarding compliance with regulations under their jurisdiction. The Mayor shall consider all materials and comments submitted and shall issue or deny the license.
(B) A teen club license may be denied by the Mayor for any or more of the following reasons:
(1) The applicant is in violation of any of the requirements to obtain a license, listed in § 111.072(A) of this chapter;
(2) The applicant and/or premises to be licensed have any outstanding past due debts, fines or fees to the city or any on-going code violations;
(3) If the applicant and/or business premises do not comply with all applicable city ordinances and state laws;
(4) If the application is incomplete or if it contains any material misrepresentation;
(5) If the application does not show adequate measures for:
(a) The protection and security, both inside and outside the premises; or
(b) The monitoring of the ages of patrons and citizens admitted to the teen club.
(6) If the applicant is not of good character and reputation; and/or
(7) If any part of the premises has a license to sell alcoholic liquor.
(C) (1) If the Mayor denies a license, written notice stating the reasons for the denial shall be sent to the applicant. The applicant shall have a period of ten working days after the date of license denial to appeal the denial.
(2) Such appeal must be submitted to the Mayor, in writing and must set forth the basis for the appeal.
(3) The Mayor shall hold a meeting and decide the appeal within 30 days of the hearing.
(1960 Code, § 7-23-1)