6.30.060 Issuance of license.
The finance director shall grant or deny an adult entertainment license within 30 days from the date the complete application and fee were received, unless the applicant has requested and been granted an extension of time by the finance director. If a license is not granted or denied within 30 days of proper filing, the applicant may, subject to all other applicable laws, operate the business for which the license was sought until notified by the finance director or designee that the license has been denied.
An adult entertainment license shall be granted by the finance director unless one or more of the following grounds for denial is present, in which case the license shall be denied:
A. An applicant has failed to provide information required under this chapter for the issuance of the license or has provided false information on the application form or supporting documentation; or
B. An applicant has failed to provide information required under this chapter for the issuance of the license or has provided false information on the application form or supporting documentation; or
C. The applicant has failed to permit entry onto the premises for city representatives for the purpose of determining whether they are in compliance with the provisions of this chapter and with health, fire, building and land use codes of the city.
D. The finance director or the head of the police, planning or fire departments has determined that the proposed business does not comply with the requirements of this chapter or with a specified, applicable law or regulation.
The license, if granted, shall state on its face the name of the person or persons to whom it is granted, the expiration date, and the address of the licensed adult entertainment business. One photograph of the applicant shall be affixed to the license. The permit shall be posted in a conspicuous place at or near the entrance to the adult entertainment business so that it can be easily read at any time the business is open. [Ord. 10523 § 1, 1994].