(A) Upon the receipt of an application for a license or permit, where an investigation or inspection is required by ordinance before the issuance of such permit or license, or where an inspection or investigation shall be deemed reasonably necessary or appropriate, the Clerk, within 48 hours, shall refer the application to the appropriate official(s) for the making of such investigation or inspection.
(B) The official(s) to whom the application has been referred shall make a report thereon, favorable or otherwise, within ten days after receiving such application or a copy thereof.
(C) The Chief of Police shall make or cause to be made an inspection regarding such permits and licenses as relate to the care and handling of food, the prevention of nuisances and the spread of disease and the protection of health. If a Zoning Code is in effect, the Zoning Administrator shall make or cause to be made any inspections which relate to compliance with the Zoning Code and other related regulations. All other investigations, except where otherwise provided, shall be made by the Chief of Police or by some other officer designated by the Mayor.
(D) Upon receipt of all related investigative reports, the Clerk shall forward such reports, together with the application, to the Mayor for evaluation and determination.
(E) If it shall appear to the corporate authorities that the matters and circumstances relating to an application require further information before a proper determination can be made, such application shall be returned to the Clerk for the inclusion of such additional information as may be specified necessary and appropriate.
(F) If, after due consideration of the information contained with the application and the related investigative reports, the corporate authorities shall determine that the matters concerning the application are unsatisfactory, they may disapprove such application, indicating the reasons therefor. Thereupon, the Clerk shall be directed to promptly notify the applicant that his or her application is disapproved and that no license or permit will be issued.
(G) If, after due consideration of the information contained within the application and the related investigative reports, the corporate authorities shall determine that the application is satisfactory, they shall approve the application. Thereupon, the Clerk shall be directed to promptly notify the applicant that his or her application is approved and the license or permit may be issued.
(1993 Code, § 7-1-4)