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In determining whether any permit under this chapter should be granted or denied, the following standards shall be taken into consideration:
1. If the proposed activity is likely to cause undue congestion of a public area.
2. If the proposed activity is likely to create a safety hazard.
3. If the applicant has had an unreasonable number of complaints for misrepresentation, fraud, or selling defective merchandise.
4. If the applicant or any of its agents or representatives has been convicted within the last five (5) years of any public offense relating to fraud, misrepresentation, or moral turpitude.
5. If the proposed activity is likely to cause excessive or unusual noise.
6. If the proposed activity is located in a structure other than a permanent building or an accessory building of less than 120 square feet. Permits shall be denied for activities that will be conducted in temporary structures, trailers, tents, or other similar temporary arrangements for more than 5 days in a 60 day period.
(Ord. 1705 - Sep. 17 Supp.)
Prior to issuing the said peddler’s, solicitor’s, or transient merchant’s permit, the Police Chief shall collect for the City a permit fee in the sum of twenty-five dollars ($25.00) for each day the applicant, as shown by the application, shall propose to sell or offer for sale any goods, wares or merchandise within the City. The fee for each Special Event permit shall be one hundred dollars ($100.00).
Upon receiving an application for a peddler’s, solicitor’s, or transient merchant’s permit, the Police Chief shall investigate (or cause to be investigated) the reputation and character of the applicant. Up to a maximum of ten (10) days will be allowed for the completion of this investigation. If, upon completion of such investigation, the Police Chief is satisfied that the statements and representations contained in the application are true, and that the applicant is of good reputation and character, and has met all of the permit requirements contained in this chapter, the Chief shall issue to the applicant a permit as a peddler, solicitor, or transient merchant upon payment of the fee as herein prescribed for the period of time requested in said application and for use at the location and place where it is stated in said application. This permit shall be carried by each person selling goods or merchandise for the applicant and shall be displayed upon demand to any potential customer, or police officer. Such permit shall be valid only for the period of time and at the location and place described therein.
The Police Chief may revoke any permit issued under the provisions of this chapter for any of the following causes:
1. For any violations of the provisions of this chapter.
2. For making false or misleading statements or representations on the application form.
3. For making false or misleading statements or representations regarding any article sold or offered for sale as to condition, quality, original cost, or cost to such peddler, solicitor or transient merchant.
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