All applicants for original license under this chapter shall file a written application for such license with the City Clerk and with said application pay to the city the sum of $1 for the fee for said license. Said application shall state the name of the owner and operator of said business to the Mayor and Council who shall make such investigation as they deem necessary of the proposed location set forth in said application and shall grant such license only if they deem that the operation of the business in said location will not be injurious to the public health, safety and welfare and that they are reasonably satisfied that the premises proposed meet the requirements of this chapter. If the application is granted, the City Clerk shall forthwith issue a license authorizing the applicant to engage in business as a junk dealer to April 30 next following.
(Prior Code, § 10-603)