At the time and place fixed for the hearing on the application, the Council shall hear the same and any protests thereto. Upon such evidence and matters brought to its attention at the hearing, the Council shall determine whether or not the establishment or maintenance of the proposed sand, gravel, clay or earth pit, for the manufacture or production of sand, gravel, adobe blocks, brick, tile or other clay or concrete products, described in the application, will be, or be likely to become, a public nuisance, or will be dangerous or detrimental to the public peace, welfare, health or safety; and the Council, having so determined, shall in accordance with its finding, grant or withhold its approval of the license sought by the application.
(1995 Code, § 5.56.060)