A. Revocation: Any license issued pursuant to the provisions of this code or of any ordinance of the city may be revoked by the governing body because of:
1. The failure of the licensee or applicant to comply with conditions and requirement of this code or any ordinance of the city;
2. Unlawful activities conducted or permitted on the premises where the business is conducted. (1989 Code § 9-118)
B. Notice; Hearing; Applicability:
1. Prior to the revocation of a license or denial of an application to renew business license, the licensee or applicant shall be given a written notice which shall state in substance that the governing body intends to revoke the business license or deny the application to renew, together with the reason or reasons therefor. The licensee shall be informed of the appeals hearing process, which shall occur at a regular or special meeting of the governing body, at least ten (10) days and not more than thirty (30) days from the date notice is sent. The licensee or applicant shall be notified of and has a right to appear, to be represented by counsel, to hear the evidence against him, to cross examine witnesses and to present evidence regarding why the license should not be revoked or the application denied. (1989 Code § 9-118; amd. 2012 Code)
2. Subsection B1 of this section shall not apply to applications for licenses for businesses which have not previously been licensed by the city, and such applicants need only be informed that their application has been denied. (1989 Code § 9-118)