(A) Application for a license renewal required by this chapter shall be made in writing to the City Clerk at least 28 days prior to the expiration of an existing license.
(B) An application for a license renewal required by this chapter shall be made under oath on forms provided by the city and shall contain all of the information required by § 116.04(B).
(C) An application for a license renewal shall be accompanied by a renewal fee in an amount of $5,000. The renewal fee is established to defray the costs of the administration and enforcement of this chapter expended by the City Clerk's Office, Scottville Police Department, City Attorney's Office, City Treasurer, Zoning Administrator, and other relevant city departments.
(D) Upon receipt of a completed application for a license renewal meeting the requirements of this chapter and the license renewal fee, the City Clerk shall refer a copy of the renewal application to each of the following for their approval: The City Attorney's Office, the Scottville Police Department, the Zoning Administrator, and the City Treasurer.
(E) No application for a license renewal shall be approved unless:
(1) The Scottville Police department has inspected the proposed location and the Zoning Administrator has approved proposed site plans for compliance with all laws for which they are charged with enforcement within the past calendar year.
(2) The Zoning Administrator has confirmed that the location complies with the Zoning Code and this chapter.
(3) The City Treasurer has confirmed that the applicant and each stakeholder of the applicant and the location of the marihuana operation are not currently in default to the city, including, but not limited to property taxes.
(4) The Scottville Police Department has reviewed the criminal history background checks for each applicant, stakeholder, and employee, as provided by the applicant.
(5) The City Attorney's Office has reviewed and approved as to form the insurance and either the surety bond or escrow account documentation for compliance with state and local laws.
(6) The applicant possesses the necessary state licenses or approvals.
(7) The applicant has operated the marihuana operation in accordance with the conditions and requirements of this chapter as well as federal and state laws and regulations.
(8) The marihuana operation has not been declared a public nuisance.
(F) If written approval is given by each individual, department, or entity identified in division (E), the City Manager confirms compliance with division (B) and receipt of the renewal fee, the City Manager shall issue a license renewal to the applicant. The renewal shall be deemed approved if the city has not issued formal notice of denial within 60 days of the filing date of the application unless the applicant is advised of non-compliance under § 116.04(B) during such period,
(Ord. 2022-01, passed 4-25-2022)