(A) The Mayor is hereby authorized to suspend or revoke a business license, thereby causing the cessation of a business, when:
(1) The business operation constitutes a clear and present danger to the public safety, health or general welfare; or
(2) The registration application information is fraudulent, false or deceptive.
(B) If a license is suspended or revoked, the business shall be notified immediately by an officer of the city. Notice shall furthermore be forwarded by certified mail to the mailing address as set forth on the business license application. The notification shall include the reason or reasons for the suspension or revocation. A suspension or revocation shall remain in place until rescinded by the Mayor or by a successful appeal to the City Council.
(C) An appeal of the suspension or revocation must be requested by the licensee at the next regular scheduled meeting of the City Council.
(D) At the appeal, the City Attorney shall present the complaint against the business and represent the city. The license holder has the right to retain his or her own counsel, to submit evidence and cross-examine witnesses. A simple majority vote to the City Council is required to rescind the suspension or revocation.
(E) Revocation of a business license shall not preclude or imposition of other penalties for the violation of the city’s code of ordinances.
(1994 Code, § 119.04) (Ord. 09-02, passed 3-9-2009)