Upon receipt of the license fee and/or transfer fee, as the case may be, the Township Clerk shall consider the application and either grant or deny a license or transfer within 14 days, unless, in the discretion of the Clerk, additional time is necessary to obtain further information concerning the application or applicant(s). The Township Clerk shall utilize the following criteria in acting upon approval or denial of the application:
(a) Whether false, fraudulent or incomplete statements exist within the application;
(b) Whether the site meets with the requirements of the Township Zoning Code;
(c) Whether the licensee(s), owner(s) or officer(s) of the company and employees have been convicted of any felony or misdemeanor involving assaultive conduct, dishonesty, or controlled substances; and
(d) Whether the proposed licensee(s), owner(s) or person(s) operating the facility has previously been charged with and found to be in violation of any State laws or ordinances relating to the previous operation of a business where used cars were sold.
In the event that a license is denied, the reasons for denial shall be provided in writing by the Township Clerk. The applicant(s) shall promptly furnish any and all requested information in order for the Township Clerk to complete her review and issue a decision; the timeframe may be extended if delay in furnishing information occurs. The Township Clerk may refer and request investigation and input from other Township departments.
(Ord. 462-A. Passed 8-22-22.)