(A) All applications for permits required by this chapter shall be referred to the Chief of Police for investigation. The Chief of Police shall conduct an investigation to determine whether the permit should be issued in accordance with the provisions of this chapter as set forth in this chapter.
(B) The Chief of Police shall consider any relevant factual material relating to such application and shall approve an entertainment permit only if he finds that:
(1) The operation as proposed by the applicant, if permitted, would comply with all applicable laws, including but not limited to the city's building, zoning and health regulations;
(2) Adequate lighting inside the place of entertainment is provided;
(3) Safe and adequate parking for motor vehicles is provided;
(4) The ingress and egress of motor vehicles in and from the parking area does not create a traffic hazard;
(5) There are sufficient doorways, stairways or other means of ingress or egress to accommodate the public;
(6) There is adequate access for police, firefighters and other emergency personnel in the event of a fire, medical emergency or public disturbance;
(7) The building is structurally safe for the number of people to be accommodated;
(8) The applicant has not knowingly made any false, misleading or fraudulent statement of facts in the permit application, or other document required by the city in conjunction therewith;
(9) The proposed entertainment will not disturb the peace or quiet enjoyment of the occupants of surrounding dwellings, apartments or businesses.
(C) If the Chief of Police finds any of the facts as set forth in division (A) or (B) of this section are not present, he shall decline to approve the permit as requested.
('81 Code, § 5.32.050) (Ord. 723, passed - -79; Ord. 871, passed - -86)