(A) Ineligible persons. No licenses under this chapter shall be issued to an applicant who is a natural person, general or managing partner, manager, proprietor or agent if the applicant:
(1) Is a minor at the time the application is filed;
(2) Has been convicted of any offense related to the occupation licensed or involving moral turpitude;
(3) Is not a citizen of the United States or a resident alien;
(4) Is not of good moral character or repute;
(5) Has misrepresented or falsified information on the license application;
(6) Holds an intoxicating liquor license under this code;
(7) Has had a pawnbroker or precious metal dealer license revoked elsewhere; or
(8) Other good and sufficient reason at the sole discretion of the City Council.
(B) Ineligible locations. The following locations shall be ineligible for licenses under this chapter:
(1) No license shall be granted or renewed for operation on any property on which taxes, assessments or other financial claims of the state, county, school district or city are due, delinquent or unpaid;
(2) No license shall be granted or renewed if the property on which the business is to be conducted is owned or controlled by a person who is ineligible for a license;
(3) The property is not properly zoned;
(4) A location within 1,000 feet of an existing pawnshop; and
(5) No license shall be granted for a premises in excess of 5,000 square feet.
(C) Multiple brokers or dealers prohibited. No license shall be issued for multiple pawnbrokers at one location.
(Prior Code, § 516.10)