(A) (1) All applications for licenses, permits, and tags under this subchapter shall be made at the office of the City Clerk on application forms provided by that office, together with an application fee. The application shall include the following documents, information, and data.
(a) The name, address, and telephone number of the applicant; if the applicant is a partnership, club, society, organization, or association, the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of all partners, board members, or officers shall be included; if the applicant is a corporation, a certified copy of the articles of incorporation shall accompany the application, as well as the names and addresses of all principal shareholders.
(b) A copy of the building permit or certificate of occupancy issued by the city, indicating that the proposed location is approved for use as an arcade under all pertinent provisions of the city building, zoning, health, and fire regulations, must accompany all applications.
(c) The business or assumed name to be used by the applicant; a copy of the certificate of conducting business under an assumed name shall accompany the application.
(d) The applicant's social security number, federal identification number and/or state sales tax number.
(e) The name, address, and telephone number of the agent authorized to submit the application for license on behalf of the applicant, if the applicant is not an individual.
(f) A plan or drawing depicting or describing the area within the building where all amusement devices will be placed.
(g) A copy of the certificate of insurance, indicating coverage for premises liability and/or product liability.
(2) All applications must be signed and verified by the individual applicant or authorized agent of the applicant. The applicant or his or its authorized agent shall attest to the fact that all information provided is true to his knowledge or belief.
(3) Upon submission of a properly completed application and application fee, the City Clerk shall direct the application to the Police Department for review and investigation in accordance with the provisions of division (B) of this section. Except for applications for location permits submitted by persons or establishments licensed by the State Liquor Control Commission for consumption of liquor on the premises, the Clerk shall forward all applications, police reports, and all documentation submitted and required under this subchapter to the City Council for review and approval in accordance with the provisions of § 116.073.
(4) All persons and establishments licensed by the State Liquor Control Commission, having less than three amusement devices, shall not be required to submit to the procedures set forth in § 116.073. The City Clerk shall issue a location permit to such persons and establishments upon submission of a proper application and fee.
(‘83 Code, § 116.58)
(B) Before issuing any license, location permit, or identification tag, the Clerk's office shall refer all applications to the Chief of Police, who shall do the following.
(1) Investigate the applicant and his or its authorized agents and principals relative to any record of arrests, investigations by law enforcement agencies, criminal convictions, and the truthfulness of the information supplied by the applicant.
(2) Prepare and submit to the City Council a written report which discloses all non-privileged information obtained pursuant to the investigation, along with any recommendation or comments.
(‘83 Code, § 116.59)
(Ord. 87-006, passed 8-17-87; Am. Ord. 88-016, passed 4-4-88) Penalty, see § 10.99