A. The permit will be issued by the official designated by the city to act on the permit application unless the official finds that:
1. The applicant has been convicted of a felony or a misdemeanor involving moral turpitude, and has not subsequently demonstrated rehabilitative characteristics; or
2. The applicant has made a material misrepresentation in the application; or
3. Operation of the business or engaging in the activity will substantially disrupt the peace and quiet of any area in the city; or
4. Operation of the business or engaging in the activity will substantially impact upon traffic within any area of the city; or
5. Operation of the business or engaging in the activity at the proposed location will be incompatible with other uses in the vicinity; or
6. If the application is for renewal of a permit, that the applicant has violated conditions of the previous permit, or ordinances or regulations of the city in the conduct of the business or activity; or
7. That the business or activity fails to comply with such other criteria as may be designated under this code for issuance of the regulatory permit for the specific type of business or activity, or rules and regulations governing the business or activity; or
8. The building, structure, premises, or the equipment used to conduct the business activity, fails to comply with all applicable health, zoning, fire, building and safety laws of the state of California or of the city of Beverly Hills.
B. When one or more of the findings is negative to the applicant, a permit may be conditionally issued to the applicant where unique circumstances exist which justify issuance of the permit, and provided that appropriate conditions are imposed on the permit to protect the public health, welfare and safety. (Ord. 95-O-2246, eff. 10-7-1995)