A license requested under this chapter may be refused by the City Building Department or his/her designated representative, and any license issued under the provisions of this ordinance may be suspended by the City of Southgate, for cause. The term "cause" as used in this chapter shall include the doing or omitting of any act, or permitting any condition to exist for which a license is issued, or upon any premise used in connection therewith, which act, omission or condition is contrary to the health, safety and welfare of the public, is unlawful, irregular or fraudulent in nature, is unauthorized or beyond the scope of the license issued, or is forbidden by this chapter or any applicable law. Cause shall include, but not be limited to:
(a) Fraud or material misrepresentation in the application for license.
(b) Fraud or material misrepresentation in the operation of the licensed business.
(c) Any material violation of this chapter or of the regulations authorized herein.
(d) Any violation of Federal or State law, or local ordinance which creates a risk to the health, safety or welfare of the transients or to the community, or brings into question whether the licensee is suitable to operate the business.
(e) Conducting the business in an unlawful manner or in a such manner as to constitute maintenance of a nuisance upon or in connection with the licensed premises. For purposes of this chapter, "nuisance" shall be given the normal and customary meaning, and shall include, but not be limited to, the following:
(1) Existing violations of building, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, zoning, health, fire or other applicable regulatory codes.
(2) A pattern or practice of patron conduct which is in violation of the law and/or interferes with the health, safety and welfare of the residential and/or commercial properties in the area.
(3) Failure to maintain the grounds and exterior of the licensed premises, including litter, debris or refuse blowing or being deposited upon adjoining properties.
(f) Failure by the licensee to permit the inspection of the licensed premises by the City's agents or employees in connection with the enforcement of this chapter.
(g) Failure of the licensee to pay personal property taxes, other City obligations, and real property taxes by February 14 of each year arising from their use and occupancy of the property. A licensee who does not own the real property is not responsible for the payment of the real property taxes unless the lease requires such payment.
(Ord. 21-1016. Passed 2-3- 21.)