A. Hearing:
1. Presence Of Applicant Required: In the case of initial licenses or transfers, the applicant shall be present on the date and time specified for consideration of the application by the board of county commissioners.
2. Hearing Date: The date for the hearing shall be no more than three (3) calendar weeks from the date the application is submitted. (Ord. 94-02, 2-14-1994)
3. No Opposition; Issuance: If, at the hearing, there is no opposition, the applicant is in compliance with all state and local laws, and the issuance of a license is deemed to be in the public interest, the board shall grant the application for the license or transfer. (Ord. 94-02, 2-14-1994; amd. 2002 Code)
4. Opposition; Noncompliance: If, at the hearing, there is opposition or evidence that the applicant is not in compliance with all state and local laws, or it is not deemed to be in the public interest, the board shall not issue the license or transfer. The board shall issue their decision within fifteen (15) days of the hearing, unless circumstances make it necessary to obtain further information to make the decision. If further information is necessary, the board shall indicate in writing what information is necessary and when such information is expected to be received. At that time, a decision will be made either granting or denying the license or transfer.
B. Decision Of Board: It the license or transfer is denied, the board shall state in writing:
1. The statutes, ordinances and standards used in evaluating the application;
2. The reasons for the denial; and
3. The actions, if any, the applicant can take to obtain the license or transfer. (Ord. 94-02, 2-14-1994)