Any license or permit, for a limited time, may be revoked by the city during the life of such license or permit upon a violation by the licensee or permittee of any provision relating to the license or permit, the subject of the license or permit, or the premises occupied; such revocation may be in addition to a fine imposed. The city, or its designee, is authorized to summarily order the cessation of business, the closing of the premises, and the suspension of any business license or permit for a period not to exceed 15 days.
(A) Hearing. Within ten days after the city has so acted, the City Manager shall call a hearing for the purpose of determining whether or not the license or permit should be permanently revoked.
(B) Notice of hearing. Notice of hearing for revocation of a license or permit shall be given in writing setting forth specifically the grounds of the complaint and the time and place of hearing. Such notice shall be sent to the licensee or permittee at his or her last known address at least five days prior to the date for the hearing.
(C) Hearing procedures. At the hearing, the licensee or permittee shall be permitted counsel and shall have the right to submit evidence and cross-examine witnesses. The City Manager shall preside and shall render the decision.
(D) Causes for revocation. Business licenses and permits issued under the ordinances of the city, unless otherwise provided, may be revoked by the city and its Manager after notice and hearing for any of the following causes:
(1) Any fraud, misrepresentation or false statement contained in the application for the license or permit;
(2) Any violation by the licensee or permittee of ordinance provisions or state law relating to the license or permit, the subject matter of the license or permit, or the premises occupied;
(3) Conviction of the licensee or permittee of any felony or of a misdemeanor involving moral turpitude;
(4) Failure of the licensee or permittee to pay any fine or penalty owing to the city; and
(5) Refusal to permit an inspection or sampling or any interference with a duly authorized city officer or employee while in the performance of his duties in making such inspections, as provided in the city code.