A. Upon receipt of a completed application for a license under this chapter, the original shall be referred to the police department for investigation of the applicant. The investigation shall include review of felony and misdemeanor convictions and traffic offenses which have occurred in the past 10 years.

B. Upon completion of investigation of the applicant, the police department shall make a recommendation of approval or disapproval based on the findings of the investigation to the finance department. Any recommendation of disapproval must be for good cause including, but not limited to, unsatisfactory criminal history of convictions for offenses, criminal and/or traffic, directly related to fitness for a license; discovery of facts supporting lack of business responsibility; or any legitimate reason that the applicant presents a risk to the citizens if permitted to engage in canvassing or soliciting.

C. The police department recommendation for approval or disapproval shall be made to the finance department no later than five days from date of application. [Ord. 10350, 1992; Code 1980 at § 6.18.040; Prior code at § 15.42.040].