The following shall be grounds for denying a license or registration required under this chapter:
(A) The failure of an applicant to obtain and demonstrate proof of all necessary licenses or permits required by state, county, or local health and transportation authorities.
(B) The failure of an applicant to truthfully provide any information requested by the city as part of the application process.
(C) The failure of an applicant to sign the application.
(D) The failure of an applicant to pay the required fee, if any, at the time of application.
(E) A conviction within the past five years of the date of application for any violation of any federal or state statute or regulation, or of any local ordinance, which adversely reflects upon the person's ability to conduct the business for which the license or registration is being sought in a professional, honest and legal manner. Such violations shall include, but are not limited to, burglary, theft, larceny, swindling, fraud, unlawful business practices, and any form of actual or threatened physical harm against another person or property.
(F) The revocation within the past five years of any similar licenses issued to an applicant in any jurisdiction.
(G) Evidence of any unresolved or ongoing government or legal action against the business filed by any state or government entity.
(H) The existence of three or more substantiated complaints about the business conduct within the preceding three years from city residents or other jurisdictions where licenses have been issued to the applicant.
(I) When the issuing authority has learned the applicant has changed any name or names relating to the applicant or business in an attempt to hide or escape any legal obligation(s).
(J) If after investigation, the issuing authority finds the character and business responsibility of the applicant to be unsatisfactory or a potential harm to the public.
(K) The failure to meet or comply with fire codes or safety standards upon inspection completed by any local, county, or state authorities.
(Ord. 980, passed 09-13-2021)