As soon as possible after application as provided in Section 5.32.230, the chief of police shall make an investigation regarding the character and moral fitness of the applicant. If satisfied that the operation by applicant of a vehicle authorized to be operated under the terms of this chapter will not be detrimental to the public health, peace, safety, or welfare, he shall, on or before the expiration of the applicant's temporary driver's permit, issue to the applicant a driver's permit in the manner provided in this chapter. Otherwise he shall deny the application.
(Prior code § 5.28.350. (Ord. 309 § 20(d), 1948))