(A) All original applications for licenses, unless otherwise specifically provided, shall be made to the City Clerk in writing upon forms to be furnished by him and shall contain:
(1) The name of the applicant and of each officer, partner, or business associate;
(2) His present occupation and place of business;
(3) His place of residence for five years next preceding the date of application;
(4) The nature and location of the intended business or enterprise;
(5) The period of time for which the license is desired;
(6) A description of the merchandise to be sold, if for a vendor;
(7) Such other information concerning the applicant and his business as may be reasonable and proper, having regard to the nature of the license desired.
(B) Renewal of an annual license may be granted to a licensee in good standing upon the original application, unless otherwise provided.
(C) With each original or renewal application, the applicant shall deposit the fee required by § 110.13 for the license requested.
(D) It shall be unlawful knowingly to make any false statement or representation in the license application.
(E) The application shall be approved unless such investigation discloses tangible evidence that the conduct of the applicant's business would pose a substantial threat to the public health, safety, morals, or general welfare. In particular, tangible evidence that the applicant:
(1) Has been convicted of a crime of moral turpitude; or
(2) Has made willful misstatements in the application; or
(3) Has committed prior violations of ordinances pertaining to itinerant merchants, peddlers, solicitors, and the like; or
(4) Has committed prior fraudulent acts; or
(5) Has a record of continual breaches of solicited contracts; or
(6) Has an unsatisfactory moral character
will constitute valid reasons for disapproval of an application.
(Ord. 2005.02A, passed 5-19-05) Penalty, see § 110.99