Upon receipt of an application for a license under this chapter, accompanied by the necessary license fee, the city council may make or cause to be made such investigation of all matters pertaining thereto as it deems proper. If the city council shall determine that the contents of the application are true, that such applicant is qualified to receive a license, that the premises to be licensed are suitable for the carrying on of the business, and that the requirements of this chapter are met and complied with, license shall issue; otherwise, the application shall be denied and the license fee, less the costs and expenses of investigation, shall be returned to the applicant. (Ord. 534, 12-19-1972)