(A) A license or permit may be suspended by the Mayor or designee, where any of the conditions listed in this section exist. A commercial establishment whose license or permits has been suspended for any of the enumerated reasons herein shall not be allowed to continue business operations or commercial activities and shall cease all business operations until the following dangers or conditions no longer exist:
(1) Where the conduct or operation of any business, occupation, activity or establishment, whether licensed or unlicensed, shall constitute a nuisance or a clear and present danger to the public health, safety or general welfare;
(2) Where the holder of any license or permit shall have refused to allow an inspection of the license or permit holder’s premises;
(3) Where the holder of any license or permit has refused a sample of the license or permit holder’s goods for testing;
(4) Where there has been a violation of the licensing provisions; or
(5) Where there has been a violation of the zoning regulations or management and safety plan pertaining to the premises.
(B) (1) Notice of the suspension, with the reasons therefor, shall be delivered to the business owner or operator at the business address via personal service.
(2) In the event an agent is unavailable to accept service, posting of the same in a conspicuous place shall be deemed sufficient notice to the business owner or operator.
(Prior Code, § 110.46) (Ord. 2014-001, passed 1-14-2014)