§ 4-9. Denial of license application; granting.

(a)

A city license may be denied under this chapter on any of the following grounds:

(1)

Failure to meet state requirements for state license;

(2)

Failure to pay required fees and taxes;

(3)

Failure to provide required valid information, documents and the like;

(4)

False information in the application or attached documents;

(5)

Failure to pass review by the chief of police;

(6)

Improper residency of applicant, owner or registered agents;

(7)

Prior convictions as herein provided;

(8)

Failure to provide required off-street parking facilities for patrons, as provided in section 4.3 of appendix A of the Dublin City Code;

(9)

Improper location which would tend to increase and promote traffic congestion and resulting hazards therefrom;

(10)

Prior history or reputation of any building or establishment for fighting, shooting, stabbing or other violence; gambling; illegal dealing in alcoholic beverages or drugs; other violations of the law; or

(11)

Failure to meet any other requirements in this chapter for a license of the class applied for.

(b)

Otherwise, the city clerk may issue any city license provided for in this chapter.

(c)

All decisions approving, denying, suspending, or revoking the permits or licenses shall be in writing, with the reasons therefor stated, and shall be mailed or delivered to the applicant.

(Ord. No. 88-26, 7-21-88; Ord. No. 89-5, 3-9-89; Ord. No. 06-04, § 12, 4-6-2006)