A. Upon receipt by the police department the applicant(s) shall be investigated for character, reputation and criminal history. After such investigation and report, a business permit shall be issued provided that:
1. The applicant has submitted all information required under Section 5.48.050;
2. The applicant is found to be a fit and proper individual to conduct business;
3. That neither the name under which the applicant will conduct business or the taxicab's color scheme or other insignia will tend to confuse the identification of the taxicabs which applicant proposes to operate with those already permitted to conduct business; and
4. There are not other appropriate reasons for denial of the application.
B. Should the city deny the application, written notice shall be given to the applicant with the reason(s) for such denial. (Ord. 9517 § 1 (part), 1995: prior code § 6555)