§ 422.03. Licensing requirements.

(a)

Application. An applicant for an initial license under this chapter shall file with the department of safety and inspections a written application signed by himself if an individual, by all partners if a partnership, or by the president or chief executive officer if a corporation. The application shall be signed under oath and shall contain the following:

(1)

Name, residence and telephone number of every person having an interest in the business in excess of ten (10) percent ownership.

(2)

The trade name and address of the business on behalf of which the application is made and its telephone number.

(3)

Exact address and property description of the premises in the city where any part of the business is to be carried on, together with a diagram of the premises showing with exactness the location of abutting roads, properties, buildings and uses, and the location, materials and design of all buildings to be used in the licensed business, including structures required hereunder.

(4)

Such other information as the inspector may reasonably require to assist the council.

(b)

Investigation. Upon receipt of an initial application, the department of safety and inspections shall forward to the division of planning which shall cause due investigation to be made and shall make report to the council within thirty (30) days, through the department of safety and inspections.

(c)

Hearing; council approval. Upon receipt of the report of the department of safety and inspections, the council shall set a hearing on the application at which interested parties shall be heard. Following hearing, the council may issue a license if it finds the proposed business and its location are in accord with the public interest.

(C.F. No. 07-149, § 185, 3-28-07)