(A) Upon receipt of the application, the original shall be referred to the Chief of Police, or his or her designee, who shall cause the investigation of the applicant’s business and moral character to be made as he or she deems necessary for the protection of the public good.
(B) If, as a result of the investigation, the applicant’s character or business responsibility is found to be unsatisfactory, the Chief of Police shall endorse on the application his or her disapproval and his or her reasons for the same and return the application to the City Clerk, who shall notify the applicant that his or her application is disapproved and that no license will be issued.
(C) If, as a result of the investigation, the character and business responsibility of the applicant are found to be satisfactory, the Chief of Police or his or her designee shall endorse on the application his or her approval and return the application to the City Clerk, who shall, upon payment of the prescribed license fee, issue a license. The license shall contain the seal of the city and signature of the issuing officer and shall show the name, address and photograph of the licensee, the term of the license, and the kind of goods to be sold thereunder, the amount of fee paid, date of issuance, and identification of vehicle to be used, if applicable. The City Clerk shall keep a permanent record of all licenses issued.
(Ord. passed 5-9-1994)