(a) Issuance of Permit. The director shall issue a permit for solicitation unless any one or more of the following have been demonstrated:
(1) The applicant failed to provide all information required pursuant to this chapter and failed to provide an explanation for such omission.
(2) Any material statement or representation made in the application is false.
(b) Authority of Director. Nothing in this section shall be construed as granting to the director, or to any other person, the discretion or authority to grant, deny, revoke, renew or suspend any permit by reason of either approval or disapproval of the philosophy, opinions, or beliefs of the applicant, or of the person such applicant represents, or for any other reasons not specifically set forth in this section.
(c) Form of Permit. Permits issued under this chapter shall bear the name and address of the person or organization to whom the permit is issued, the number of the permit, the date issued, the dates within which the applicant may solicit, and a statement that the authorization does not constitute an endorsement by the city or any of its departments, officers or employees of the purpose of or of the person conducting the solicitation. All permits must be signed by the director. A copy of the provisions of this chapter shall be provided to the applicant, upon request, at the applicant’s expense.
(d) Term of Permit. All permits issued by the city shall be valid for a period of one month from the date of issuance unless revoked, suspended or renewed pursuant to the provisions of this chapter.
(Ord. 788 § 26 (part), 1999)