A. Upon receipt of an application for permit or license, the city clerk shall refer one copy to the chief of police who shall note thereon any record concerning applicant which may appear from the official records in his charge and return the same promptly to the city clerk.
B. The city clerk shall cause such other investigation or inquiry to be made concerning application as he may deem necessary to determine the character and business responsibility of applicant and whether his application is in compliance with the terms and conditions of this chapter.
C. If, as a result of the investigation, the character and business responsibility of applicant are found to be satisfactory and application is in compliance with the terms and conditions of this chapter, the city clerk, upon payment of the prescribed permit or license fee, shall issue the permit or license. (Prior code § 5-5)