An establishment, including a business operating at the time this chapter becomes effective, operating or intending to operate an adult only entertainment business, must apply for and obtain a license from the city:
(A) A person is in violation of the city code if they operate an adult only entertainment business or other sections of the city code without a valid license, issued by the city.
(B) An application for a license must be made on a form provided by the city. The application must be accompanied by a sketch or diagram showing the configuration of the premises, including a statement of total floor space occupied by the business. The sketch or diagram need not be professionally prepared but must be drawn to a designated scale or drawn with marked dimensions of the interior of the premises to an accuracy of plus or minus six inches.
(C) The applicant must be qualified according to the provisions of this chapter and the premises must be inspected and found to be in compliance with the law by the Environmental Health Division, Fire Department, and Building Official.
(D) (1) Application for license shall be made only on the forms provided by the city. Four complete copies of the application shall be furnished to the office of the City Clerk containing the address and legal description of the property to be used; the names, addresses and phone numbers of the owner and lessee, if any, and the operator or manager; the name, address, and phone number of two persons who are residents of the State of Minnesota, and who may be called upon to attest to the applicant's and manager's-operator's character; whether the applicant, manager, or operator has ever been convicted of a crime or offense other than a traffic offense and, if so, complete and accurate information as to the time, place, and nature of such crime or offense including the disposition thereof; the names and addresses of all creditors of the applicant, owner, lessee, or manager insofar as and regarding credit which has been extended for the purposes of construction, equipping, maintaining, operating, or furnishing or acquiring the premises, personal effects, equipment, or anything incident to the establishment, maintenance, and operation of the business.
(2) If the application is made on behalf of a corporation, joint business venture, partnership, or any legally constituted business association, it must submit along with its application, accurate and complete business records showing the names and addresses of all individuals having an interest in the business, including partners, officers, owners, and creditors furnishing credit for the establishment, acquisition, maintenance, and furnishings of said business and, in the case of a corporation, the names and addresses of all officers, general managers, and members of the board of directors as well as any creditors who have extended credit for the acquisition, maintenance, operation, or furnishing of the establishment including the purchase or acquisition of any items of personal property for use in said operation.
(3) All applicants must furnish to the city, along with their applications, complete and accurate documentation establishing the interest of the applicant and any other person having an interest in the premises upon which the building is proposed to be located or the furnishings thereof, personal property thereof, or the operation or maintenance thereof. Documentation shall be in the form of a lease, deed, contract for deed, mortgage deed, mortgage credit arrangement, loan agreements, security agreements, and any other documents establishing the interest of the applicant or any other person in the operation, acquisition, or maintenance of the enterprise.
('72 Code, § 422:00) (Ord. 1992-689, passed 3-23-92) Penalty, see § 10.99