A. An application for an escort permit shall be made to the chief of police on a form provided by the city clerk. Prior to submitting such application a non-refundable fee as established by resolution of the city council shall be paid to the department of finance to defray, in part, the cost of investigation and report required by this title. The department of finance shall issue a receipt to the applicant showing that such permit application fee has been paid. The issuance of such a receipt shall not authorize the giving of a massage or acting as an escort, until the necessary regulatory permit has been lawfully granted. The applicant shall provide the chief of police with the receipt or a copy thereof at the time of applying for a permit under this section.
B. The application to the chief of police shall set forth the following information:
1. Name, residence address and telephone number of the applicant;
2. Driver's license number, if any, of the applicant;
3. Applicant's height, weight, color of hair and eyes;
4. Five portrait photographs of the applicant at least 2" x 2";
5. Written evidence that the applicant is at least 18 years of age;
6. The name and address of the adult-related establishment where the applicant is to be employed and the name of the owner of that establishment;
7. The names and address of any establishments where the applicant was previously employed as an escort;
8. Whether the applicant has been convicted of any offense specified in section 5.04.100 within five years of the date of the application; and
9. The escort or similar business license history of the applicant; whether such person has had such license revoked or suspended, the reason therefor and the business activity or occupation subsequent to such suspension or revocation.
C. The chief of police shall take fingerprints and a photograph of the applicant and shall confirm the information submitted. (Ord. 2021-0016 § 5; Ord. 2001-040 § 5; prior code § 28.06.065)