A. The license required under this chapter may be temporarily suspended for up to thirty (30) days or revoked by the city manager for any reason that would be grounds for denial of an application for a license. Additionally, such license may be suspended or revoked when investigation reveals that:
1. Any violation of the provisions of this chapter or any violation of federal or state law or city ordinance relating to minors, theft, fraud, gambling, obscenity, controlled substances, prostitution, or alcoholic beverages has occurred on or in licensed premises, or that any such violation was connected in time and manner with the operation of such premises and occurred within the proximity of same; or
2. Conducting of social games in such location as authorized by the license causes disorderly or violent acts, litter, noise, vandalism, vehicular or pedestrian traffic congestion, or other similar problems in the area around the licensed premises.
B. Suspension or revocation shall become effective five (5) days after the city makes reasonable attempts to notify the licensee in writing of the grounds for revocation or suspension. If the licensee gives notice of appeal to the city prior to the effective date of the revocation or suspension, suspension or revocation shall not become effective until the appeal is finally determined. If the licensee cannot be found after a reasonable effort to locate him or her has been made, then such notice may be sent by certified mail to the license address, or posted at the same, which shall be deemed acceptable alternative means of service in lieu of personal service. (Ord. 566-09, 7-13-2009)