(A) Statement of reasons for denial; presentation of evidence by applicant. At all hearings held pursuant to § 112.16, the City Clerk shall orally inform the applicant for a license under this chapter of the reasons for disapproval of his or her application. The applicant shall in turn be given full opportunity during the period of one hour to present witnesses and any evidence in his or her behalf which would support his or her position and in opposition to the findings of the City Clerk.
(B) Presumption of qualification; time for results. At all hearings, the applicant shall be entitled to a presumption of qualification for licensing under this chapter. The results of the hearing shall be made known to the applicant within seventy-two (72) hours following the hearing.
(C) Decisions generally. The Board shall either approve the issuance of the license by the City Clerk, with the City Clerk issuing the same within seventy-two (72) hours following the hearing, or the Board shall set forth in writing and mail to the applicant, at the address listed on his or her application, findings of fact supporting a disapproval, which findings of fact shall indicate that the issuance of a license under this chapter would contravene the general health, safety, welfare, or morals of the public in general.
(1989 Code, § 9-9) (Ord. passed 7-24-1972; Ord. 01-05, passed 6-11-2001; Ord. 11-O-04, passed 3-28-2011)