A permit issued under this chapter may be refused by the Fire Marshal or suspended, revoked, or not renewed by the Board of Trustees for cause. The term “cause” as used in this chapter, shall include the doing or omitting of any act or permitting any condition to exist on the premises for which a permit is issued, which act, omission, or condition is contrary to the health, safety, and welfare of the public, is unlawful, irregular, or fraudulent in nature, is unauthorized or beyond the scope of the permit issued, or is forbidden by this chapter or any applicable law. Cause shall include but not be limited to:
(a) Fraud or material misrepresentation in the application;
(b) Fraud or material misrepresentation in the operation of the business or during a safety inspection;
(c) Any material violation of this chapter or of the regulations authorized herein;
(d) Any violation of Federal or State law or local ordinance which creates a risk to the health, safety, or welfare of the community;
(e) Conducting the business in an unlawful manner or in such a manner as to constitute a maintenance of a nuisance upon or in connection with the premises for which a permit is issued. For purposes of this chapter, “nuisance” shall be given its normal and customary meaning and shall include the nuisances found within Chapter 654 of this Code as well as, but not be limited to, the following:
(1) Existing violations of building, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, zoning, health, fire, or other applicable regulatory codes;
(2) A pattern or practice of patron conduct which is in violation of the law and/or interferes with the health, safety, and welfare of the properties in the area.
(f) Failure by the owner or operator to permit inspection of the premises by the Township’s agents or employees in connection with the enforcement of this chapter;
(g) Failure to pay personal property taxes, other Township obligations and real property taxes by February 14 of each year.
(Ord. 405. Passed 8-26-13.)