(A) Right to deny. The Council reserves to itself the right to deny any application for a license to operate any business licensed or regulated under Chs. 110 through 120 where such business involves service to the public, rates charged for service, use of public streets, or other public property by the applicant or the public, or the public health, safety, and convenience. The Council may also consider the location of such business in making such determination; provided, however, that before making such determination, the Council shall hold a public hearing thereon pursuant to such notice to interested parties and the public as it may deem necessary or proper in action calling for such hearing.
(B) Rates. Where, under specific provisions of Chs. 110 through 120, the Council has reserved to itself the right to fix or approve fees, rates, or charges of a licensed or regulated business, such rates shall be uniform for each category or class of service, and no licensee or proprietor of a regulated business shall claim or demand payment in excess thereof.
(C) Hearing. Any applicant or licensee under Chs. 110 through 120 who challenges denial of a license or rates fixed or approved by the Council shall have a right to a hearing before the Council upon written request therefor. Notice of time, place, and purpose of such hearing shall be given to such persons and by such means as the Council may determine in calling the hearing.
(2006 Code, § 6.11) (Ord. 18, 3rd Series, passed 6-18-1981)