The investigation fee and annual license fee for an adult use business license shall be set by the City Council. The investigation fee shall be in escrow with the city. The city shall draw on the escrow account for costs incurred in the performance of the background investigation. The city shall maintain detailed records of the costs and furnish the applicant with a copy of the records. Any remaining funds in the escrow account shall, at the conclusion of the investigation, be returned to the applicant. In the event that the application is denied, the license fee shall be refunded.
(Ord. 229, passed 4-6-2004)