10.06A.030 Investigation of permit application.

If the permit application requires an investigation, the permit application along with any supporting documents and information may be checked for accuracy and whether the activity is appropriate and consistent with the public health, safety and welfare. Random investigations of applications may be performed. If an investigation is requested, the agency conducting the investigations may investigate the following as they affect the permit or the application:

(a)    Whether any outstanding criminal violations/charges exist that would have an effect on whether or not a permit should be issued to the applicant;

(b)    Whether any legitimate complaints exist regarding the applicant’s past business practices that would have any bearing or effect on the issuance of the permit under consideration;

(c)    Whether the applicant is prohibited by law from engaging in this type of activity;

(d)    Whether the application should otherwise be disapproved based upon public safety considerations.

If an investigation is made, a decision shall be made within ten (10) working days following the receipt of the application from the permitting authority regarding whether or not a permit will issue based upon the investigated application. An investigation may be extended for cause with notice to the applicant regarding why the investigation is being extended and when completion of the investigation can be expected. (Sec. 1 of Ord. 1997-12-11)