A. Nothwithstanding the provisions of any other section, an application for a license may be denied and a license issued pursuant to this title may be suspended or revoked by the license administrator upon any of the following grounds:
1. Conviction of the applicant or licensee of a crime, if the crime is substantially related to the qualifications, functions, or duties of the business, profession or trade for which the license was issued.
2. Conviction of the applicant or licensee for commission of acts involving dishonesty, fraud, or deceit with the intent to substantially benefit the applicant or another, or substantially injure another.
3. Commission of acts by the applicant or licensee which would constitute a felony or which would constitute a crime if the crime is substantially related to the qualifications, functions, or duties of the business, profession or trade for which the license was issued.
4. Knowingly making a false statement of fact or omitting a fact required to be revealed in an application for the license, or in any amendment or report or other information required to be made thereunder.
5. The premises or locations in which the licensed activity will occur or the proposed use for which the license is sought is in violation of any building, zoning, health, safety, fire, police or other provision of this code or of county, state or federal law which substantially affects the public health, welfare or safety.
6. Violation of the terms and conditions of the license or other requirements of this title.
7. The applicant or licensee has owned or leased premises that have been the subject of an administrative, civil or criminal nuisance abatement action and court judgment or administrative determination finding the premises to be a nuisance within the past five years.
8. A prior license application has been denied by the city on one or more of the above grounds within one year prior to the date of the current application.
9. A license issued by the city has been revoked or suspended within the previous five years prior to the date of the current application.
10. Whenever the license administrator has reasonable cause to believe that a licensed business is being operated in such a manner that furthers or fosters criminal activity. Evidence of such activity shall include, but not be limited to, the criminal activity of employees taking place on the business’ premises or at locations where the licensed business activities are being conducted.
11. Whenever the license administrator has reasonable cause to believe that any violation of this Municipal Code or state or federal law by any person has occurred on the premises or at locations where the licensed business activities are being conducted, and has not been prevented by the managing employee thereof.
12. Negligent failure to supervise the business resulting in a pattern of violations of this Municipal Code or state or federal law described by patrons, employees, or both.
B. For purposes of this section, the term “conviction” shall also include plea bargains or pleadings of no contest.
C. In the event a license is subject to suspension or revocation, the license administrator shall give not less than five days written notice and shall require the licensee to show cause, at a time and place specified in the notice, why the license should not be suspended or revoked. Should the licensee fail to present evidence at such hearing which established that the licensee is entitled to retain the license or should licensee fail to pay the license tax, including any penalty then due for delinquency, the license administrator shall suspend or revoke the license and shall give written notice of suspension or revocation to the licensee. Within five days of the mailing of notice of revocation, the licensee shall cease the operation of the business for which the license was issued. (Ord. 2003-102, § 1, 2003).