§ 122-172. Processing application; issuance of license.

(a)

After the application for the license required by this division is filed with the department of police, a criminal record check will be done. During the investigation by the police, the application shall be transmitted to the department of planning and development for review as to compliance with applicable sections of this Code and the Ordinances. This department shall send its report to the license review board.

(b)

The license review board shall hold a public hearing and shall report its recommendation, together with the recommendation of the department of planning and development and of the department of police, to the mayor.

(c)

The mayor, upon receiving the recommendations described in subparagraph (b) above, may, within 60 calendar days of receipt of said recommendations, deny or grant an application for a new license. In addition, within said 60-day period, if the mayor determines there is a need to correct a clear error or prevent a manifest injustice, the mayor may remand the application or matter back to the license review board for further hearing. If the mayor fails to take action within the 60-day period, the recommendation of the license review board shall become the final decision of the mayor.

(d)

If final action on the application is favorable, the applicant shall be issued an initial annual license for a fee of $500.00. The initial annual license will allow the licensee to engage in business as a secondary metals recycled or scrap processor and shall be valid until December 31 of the initial year of issuance, unless the license is suspended or revoked for violations of the Charter or related state laws or this code or other ordinances of the city. Thereafter, the applicant shall be required to obtain a renewal license for each succeeding year. A renewal application shall be accompanied by a fee of $500.00. A renewal license shall be issued by the licenses and permits unit of the police department if the applicant for renewal continues to meet all of the prerequisites for obtaining an initial license and no action to deny, suspend or revoke the license is pending against the applicant.

(Code 1977, § 14-6343; Ord. No. 1999-19, § 1, 2-9-99; Ord. No. 2008-79(08-O-1677), § 26, 11-6-08)