(A) The certificate to be issued under this code may be refused by the City Clerk for any of the following causes:
(1) Fraud, misrepresentation or false statement contained in the application for certificate;
(2) Fraud, misrepresentation or false statement made in the operation of a business;
(3) Any violation of this code;
(4) Conducting a business in an unlawful manner of in such manner as to constitute a breach of the peace or to constitute a menace to the health, safety or welfare of the public;
(5) The failure or inability of an applicant to meet and satisfy the requirements and provisions of this code;
(6) Failure to pay personal property taxes when due;
(7) Failure to obtain any required state, county or city license, registration certificate or permit; and/or
(8) Any person or entity who owes any registration or license fees to the city for any business previously or currently operating in the city.
(B) (1) Any person whose request for certificate is refused shall have the right to a hearing before the Council provided a written request therefor is filed with the City Clerk within ten days following the refusal.
(2) The Council shall then have the right to order the issuance of the certificate if it determines the business is in compliance with all terms of this business regulation title.
(Prior Code, § 40-12) (Ord. 1477, passed 6-17-2019)