(A) Every applicant for a license to open, maintain, operate or conduct an adult business shall file an application in duplicate with the Village Clerk and pay a nonrefundable funding fee of $1,000. Annual license renewal fee shall be $500 payable prior to the issuance of said license.
(B) Within 30 days after receiving the application, the Village Clerk shall notify the applicant that his or her application is granted, denied or held for further investigation. Such additional investigation shall not exceed an additional 30 days unless otherwise agreed to by the applicant. Upon the conclusion of such additional investigation, the Village Clerk shall inform the applicant in writing whether the application is granted or denied.
(C) Whenever an application is denied or held for further investigation, the applicant shall be advised in writing or the reasons for such action.
(D) Failure or refusal of the applicant to give any information relevant to the investigation or the application or his or her refusal or failure to appear at any reasonable time and place for examination under oath regarding said application or his or her refusal to submit to or cooperate with any inspection or investigation required shall constitute an admission by the applicant that he or she is ineligible for such permit and shall be grounds for denial of this application.
(Ord. 2000-7, passed 6-5-2000)