§ 5.12.050. Application review process.

A.

Application Filing. All applications for cabaret permits and extended hours permits-issued pursuant to this Chapter, including renewals, shall be filed in the Office of the City Administrator. Applicants must acknowledge receipt of cabaret operating regulations and conditions, and submit proof of fire inspection, health inspection and permit, business tax license, ABC license and conditions, and zoning clearance prior to issuance of permit. The City Administrator shall receive any fee required for the application, ensure that the application is complete, and refer the application to the Chief of Police for investigation, review and recommendation.

B.

Investigation for Extended Hours Permits and New Cabaret Permit Applicants. The City Administrator shall refer the application to the Chief of Police who shall conduct background investigations on all applicants requesting extended hours permits. Where the applicant(s) is any type of association, partnership, corporation or other entity, background investigations of all publicly named or registered persons, officers, directors, managers and shareholders within those entities shall be conducted as appropriate. The applicant shall be fingerprinted and photographed and consideration shall be given to their criminal record, if any. After reviewing the information obtained, the Chief of Police shall transmit in writing any recommendation or findings from the investigation to the City Administrator and shall give particular consideration to the safety and general welfare of the public. The City Administrator shall also refer the application to other city and county agencies as appropriate and warranted to ensure compliance with existing state, county and local laws.

(Ord. No. 13006, § 4, 5-4-2010)