6.32.040 License – Denial of application.
The director shall deny a license if:
A. The applicant has failed to comply with all state, county and city laws which shall include, but is not limited to, building, zoning, planning and fire codes;
B. The applicant or any of the applicant’s officers, directors, partners, operators, employees or any other person involved in the operation of the dance hall have:
1. Committed any act which, if committed by a licensee, would be grounds for the suspension or revocation of a license permit;
2. Been convicted within the last five years of:
a. A felony involving a crime of violence as defined in RCW 9.41.010 or any felony under Chapter 9A.44, 9A.64, 9A.88 or 69.50 RCW;
b. A crime involving prostitution, lewd conduct, or assault on a juvenile; or
C. The applicant has been refused a license or had a license revoked under the provisions of this chapter; provided, however, that any applicant denied a license may reapply if the basis for such denial no longer exists. [Ord. 10197, 1991].