§ 7-105. Causes for denial.

(a)

No license under this article shall be issued when:

(1)

The information or evidence available to and considered by the director reasonably establishes: that the character or reputation of the applicant or the past record of operation of the establishment or business for which application is made is such so as not to warrant the confidence of the director that the establishment or business will be lawfully operated; or that the health or welfare or morals of the neighborhood would be adversely affected thereby;

(2)

The applicant or manager of the establishment or business has been convicted of a felony, misdemeanor, or ordinance violation involving the use of or traffic in narcotic drugs, violent acts against person or properties, sex offense, or gambling, within five (5) years immediately preceding the date of application or request for renewal of license, subject to the provisions of subsection (b);

(3)

The applicant or manager of the establishment or business has been convicted of an unlawful act while under the influence of alcohol or any narcotic drug, stimulant or depressant, two (2) or more times within five (5) years immediately preceding the date of application or request for renewal of license, subject to the provisions of subsection (b);

(4)

The premises for which application has been made or for which renewal of a license is sought are not approved for the purpose by the fire, public health and environment and public works departments of the city;

(5)

The premises for which application has been made or for which renewal of a license is sought has more than one (1) door to be unlocked to gain admission; has an entrance equipped with any device that allows persons inside the premises to see outside, but does not allow persons outside the premises to see inside; or has any kind of signal system which can be used to give warning of the approach of a police officer;

(6)

The premises for which application has been made is located within five hundred (500) feet of any public or private elementary or secondary school;

(7)

Makes any false or misleading statement of material fact on his or her application;

(8)

Has violated any state law or city ordinance in connection with any social room or after hours restaurant license within three (3) years preceding the application; or

(9)

Has committed or permitted any act in connection with any social room or after hours restaurant license which is cause for suspension or revocation under section 7-76 or section 32-22 within three (3) years preceding the application.

(Ord. No. 100-88, § 1, 2-29-88; Ord. No. 1110-96, § 1, 12-16-96; Ord. No. 500-01, § 12, 6-18-01; Ord. No. 427-18, § 4, 6-11-18)