(A) License applications shall be reviewed by the Police Department, Fire Department, Building Department and any other departments that the City Clerk shall deem necessary to determine whether the premises conforms to all applicable code requirements.
(1) Within 45 days after receipt of a complete application and payment of all required fees, the City Clerk will verify the information provided, and submit a written recommendation to the City Council relative to the issuance or non-issuance of the license. The City Council may request additional information, but must grant or deny the application within 90 days after receipt of the complete application by the city. A denial must be communicated to the applicant in writing specifying the reasons for denial. Failure to act on the application within the time provided will constitute approval of the license.
(2) Applications for license renewals must be submitted to the City Clerk at least 30 days before the license expiration. The City Clerk will verify all the information provided and submit a written recommendation to the City Council relative to the approval or denial of the license renewal. A denial must be communicated to the applicant in writing specifying the reasons for denial.
(B) Grounds for denial. A license may be denied for any of the following reasons:
(1) Fraud or deception in the license application.
(2) History of violations of laws and ordinances that apply to health, safety or moral wrongdoing.
(3) Convictions of crimes or offenses involving sexual misconduct.
(4) Other matters deemed to be relevant by the City Council.
(Ord. 460, passed 4-12-10)