(A) Generally. Any license issued under this chapter may be suspended or revoked at the discretion of the issuing authority for violation of any of the following:
(1) Subsequent knowledge by the city of fraud, misrepresentation or incorrect statements provided by an applicant on the application form.
(2) Fraud, misrepresentation or false statements made during the course of the licensed activity.
(3) Subsequent event to which the granting of the license could have been denied under § 120.005.
(4) Engaging in any prohibited activity as provided under § 120.009.
(B) Notice and right to hearing. Prior to revoking or suspending any license, the issuing authority shall provide a license holder with written notice of the alleged violations and inform the licensee or registrant of his or her right to a hearing on the alleged violations. Notice shall be delivered in person or by regular mail to the applicant at the address provided in the application and shall inform the applicant of the applicant's right to a hearing. If no request for a hearing is received within ten calendar days following the service of the notice, the issuing authority may proceed with the suspension or revocation. For the purpose of a mailed notice service shall be considered complete as of the date the notice is placed in the mail. If a hearing is requested within the stated time frame, a hearing shall be scheduled before the City Council within 20 calendar days from the date of the request. During or before its next regular meeting following said hearing, the City Council shall make a decision regarding suspension or revocation and make written findings supporting said decision.
(C) Emergency. If, in the discretion of the issuing authority, imminent harm to the health or safety of the public may occur if any operations licensed under this chapter are allowed to continue, the issuing authority may immediately suspend a license and provide notice of the right to hold a subsequent hearing as prescribed in division (B) of this section. Immediate suspension shall result unless and until the City Council holds a hearing and makes a subsequent determination pursuant to the process outlined in said division (B).
(Ord. 980, passed 09-13-2021)