1. Information Required: Applicants for permits and licenses under this chapter shall file a sworn application in writing signed by the applicant, if an individual, by all partners, if a partnership, and by the president if a corporation, or by an agent, including a state or regional agent, with the city recorder, which shall give the following information:
1. The name and address of the applicant, and if the applicant is an employee or agent of a corporation, the name, address of the corporation, and the state of incorporation.
2. The name of the individual having management authority or supervision of the applicant's business during the time that it is proposed to be carried on in the city; the local address of such individual and the permanent address of such individual.
3. A statement that the applicant understands and has read and complied with the requirements and possesses the qualifications specified in the alcoholic beverage control act and this chapter.
4. If the applicant is employed by or an agent of another person, the name and permanent address of such other person or persons.
5. The length of time for which the applicant desires to engage in business within the municipality.
6. The place or places within the municipality where the applicant proposes to carry on his or her business.
7. A list of the other municipalities in which the applicant has engaged in business within the three (3) year period immediately preceding the date of the application.
8. A photograph of the applicant taken within six (6) months immediately prior to the date of filing the application, which photograph shall be two inches by two inches (2" x 2") showing the head and shoulders of the applicant in a clear and distinguishing manner.
9. A statement as to whether or not the applicant, or any of his employers, employees, officers, agents or partners have been convicted of any crime, misdemeanor or violation of any municipal ordinance, the nature of the offense, and the punishment or penalty assessed therefore.
10. If the applicant is employed by another person, firm or corporation, documents showing that the person, firm or corporation for which the applicant proposes to do business is authorized to do business within the state.
11. Attach to their application the following: four (4) letters of recommendation from any person residing or doing business in the city, certifying the applicant's good moral character and business responsibility, or, in lieu of such letters, other evidence which may be used by the city recorder to satisfy the city recorder's duties under this title; credentials from the person, if any, for which the applicant proposes to do business, authorizing the applicant to act as such representative.
12. Upon receipt of the application, the city recorder shall cause a set of applicant's fingerprints to be taken and attached to the application; the recorder shall also cause a picture of the applicant to be taken and to be attached to the application. (Ord. 82-1, 2-2-1982)
2. Fee To Accompany Application: Applications provided for in this chapter shall be accompanied by the fees provided in this chapter. The fee shall be returned to the applicant if the application is denied. (1978 Code § 9-415)
3. Referral To Sheriff's Department: All applications filed in accordance with the provisions of this chapter shall be referred to the sheriff's department for inspection and report. The sheriff's department shall, when possible, within thirty (30) days after receiving such application, make report to the city council of the general reputation and character of the persons who habitually frequent such place, the nature and kind of business conducted at such place by the applicant or by any other persons or by the applicant at any other place; whether the place is or has been conducted in a lawful, quiet and orderly manner; the nature and kind of entertainment, if any, at such place; whether gambling is or has been permitted on the premises or by the applicant at any other place; and the proximity of such premises to any school or church. The sheriff's department shall also add to such report its recommendation as to whether or not the application should be granted. (1978 Code § 9-418; amd. 2004 Code)