(A) Posting of notice. Each applicant for an initial sexually oriented business license shall, at least 60 days prior to the filing of the application for the license, place a sign of the size and lettering as required by the Chief, but in no event less than 24 inches by 36 inches and in two-inch lettering, which provides notification and information specifically stating "A SEXUALLY ORIENTED BUSINESS LICENSE APPLICATION IS PROPOSED TO BE FILED WITH THE CITY OF PLEASANTON," and the date on which the application is proposed to be filed. The applicant shall erect the sign along the property's public road frontage so as to be clearly visible and legible from the public road. One sign shall be erected for each 500-foot increment of each public road frontage on said property existing or any part thereof. The sign(s) shall remain on the premises until a decision is rendered on the application.
(B) Application processing. Upon receipt of a complete application and the required filing fee for a sexually oriented business license, the Chief shall investigate such application to determine whether the information contained in the application is accurate and whether the application meets the requirements herein regarding the absence of specified criminal acts. The applicant shall be required to contact the Fire Chief, who shall determine whether the structure where the sexually oriented business will be conducted complies with the requirements and meets the standards of the applicable fire code. The Fire Chief shall report the results of his or her investigation to the Chief not later than 14 calendar days from the date the application is deemed complete by the Fire Chief. The Chief shall investigate and determine whether the application meets all other requirements of this chapter.
(C) Decision. The Chief shall approve or disapprove the application based upon his or her own investigation and the report of the Fire Chief within 60 days from the date the application is deemed complete by the Chief, in accordance with the criteria in § 112.10. The Chief shall approve the issuance of a license only if the appropriate license fee has been paid, the applicant is qualified and all the applicable requirements set forth herein are met. The applicant shall be notified in writing of the Chief’s decision within ten calendar days.
(D) Renewal of license. A license issued under this subchapter may be renewed by making application to the Chief on application forms provided for that purpose. Licenses shall expire on the last day of the calendar month during which the license was issued or renewed during the previous year. Renewal applications for such licenses shall be submitted no earlier than 60 days prior to the expiration of the license. Upon timely application thereof, a license issued under the provisions of this subchapter shall be renewed by issuance of a new license upon demonstration that the criteria for issuance of the original license have been met at the time the application is submitted for renewal.
(Ord. 13-1094, passed 12-19-2013)