(A) Upon receipt of an application, an examination of the applicant's business reputation and character shall be made.
(B) The application may be approved unless such investigation discloses tangible evidence that the conduct of the applicant's business or character would pose a substantial threat to the public health, safety, or general welfare.
(C) The following will constitute valid reasons for disapproval of an application:
(1) The applicant has been convicted of any felony, or conviction of any misdemeanor involving a sex offense, a drug trafficking offense, or any offense of violence against persons or property;
(2) The applicant has made any misrepresentations in the application required in § 112.04;
(3) The applicant has committed prior violations of ordinances pertaining to commercial and non-commercial solicitors, vendors, itinerant merchants, peddlers, or similar state or local laws;
(4) The applicant has committed prior fraudulent acts; or
(5) The applicant has a record of continual breaches of sales contracts or agreements.
(Ord. 18-024, passed 6-5-18)