503.04 ACTION ON ALARM BUSINESS LICENSE APPLICATION.

   (a)   The Chief of Police shall cause a report on the application to be prepared based on the information contained in the application together with such other relevant information as may be obtained pertaining to the applicant and his business.

   (b)   On the basis of such report, the Chief of Police shall within sixty (60) days after the receipt of an application for an alarm business license either approve or deny the issuance of a license. Upon making a decision, he shall:

      (1)   In the case of approval, issue the license to operate to the applicant.

      (2)   In the case of denial, notify the applicant, in writing, of the denial and of the basis for the denial, which may only be nonconformance with any part of this chapter. If the basis for the denial can be corrected, the writing shall so state and shall explain how these corrections may be made and set a reasonable time limit for making such corrections. The notice of denial shall inform the applicant that he may appeal the denial and set forth the procedure for appeal. The procedure for appeal shall be as follows:

         A.   Within ten (10) days after mailing of the notice of denial, the applicant shall file a notice of appeal with the Mayor stating the basis of the appeal.

         B.   Within ten (10) days after receipt of notice of appeal, the Mayor or his designated representative, shall arrange for a conference with the applicant and the Chief of Police to attempt to reach an agreement concerning the appeal. The Mayor shall render the final decision on the appeal.

            (Ord. 74-128. Enacted 11-25-74.)