(A) Upon receipt of the application, the application shall be referred to the Chief of Police, who shall cause the investigation of the applicant’s business and moral character to be made as he or she deems necessary for the protection of the public good. A seven-day waiting period shall be provided from the date of receipt of the application in which to complete the investigation.
(B) If as a result of the investigation, the application is determined to be incomplete, misleading, fraudulent or false or if the applicant’s character or business responsibility is found to be incomplete or unsatisfactory, the Chief of Police shall endorse on the application his or her disapproval and return the application to the City Clerk, who shall give written notice to the applicant that his or her application is disapproved.
(C) If, as a result of the investigation, the character and business responsibility of the applicant are found to be adequate or satisfactory, the Chief of Police shall endorse on the application his or her approval and return the application to the City Clerk.
(Ord. 2972, passed 5-18-93; Am. Ord. 3093, passed 10-16-01)