§ 5-40. License application procedures.

(a)

An application for a new CMB license shall be submitted to the city clerk at least 20 days in advance of the city council meeting at which it will be considered.

(b)

An application for renewal of a CMB license shall be submitted to the city clerk on or before November 15 preceding the calendar year for which the renewal of license is sought.

(c)

The city clerk shall provide copies of all applications to the police department, to the fire department and to the community development department, when such applications are received. The police department shall run a records check and make a full, complete and thorough investigation of all applicants, and the fire department and community development department will inspect the premises in accordance with city fire, building, health and other applicable codes and ordinances. Each department will then recommend approval or disapproval of applications based upon such investigations and inspections.

(d)

The city council will consider an application for a new or renewal license if it has been submitted at least 20 days in advance of the next meeting of the city council for a new license or by November 15 for a renewal license, has been reviewed by the police, fire and community development departments, is in proper form and is accompanied by the proper license fee.

(e)

An applicant who does not hold a CMB license in the city shall attend the city council meeting when the application for a new license will be considered.

(Code 1967, § 3-22)