§ 33-114. Suspension and revocation of permit.

(a)

The permit officer may suspend or revoke a permit if such officer determines that the permittee or an employee of the permittee has:

(1)

Violated or is not in compliance with any ordinance of the city or any state law;

(2)

Refused to allow an inspection of the premises, as authorized by this article;

(3)

Demonstrated inability to operate or manage a dance hall in a peaceful and law abiding manner;

(4)

A cause of suspension occurs and the permit has already been suspended within the preceding twelve (12) months;

(5)

A permittee gave false or misleading information in the material included on or with their original application or a renewal application or in response to an inquiry by the city;

(6)

A permittee or an employee of the permittee has knowingly allowed possession, use or sale of a controlled substance on the premises;

(7)

A permittee or an employee of the permittee has possessed, used or sold a controlled substance on the premises;

(8)

A permittee or an employee of the permittee has knowingly allowed the solicitations for the purpose of prostitution on the premises;

(9)

A permittee or an employee of the permittee has been convicted of a violation set forth in subsection 33-111(a)(5) or any provision of the state alcoholic beverage code;

(10)

The place or manner in which the dance hall may be conducted warrants suspension or revocation of the permit based on the general welfare, health, peace, morals, safety and sense of decency of the people.

(b)

The fact that a conviction is being appealed shall have no effect on the suspension or revocation of the permit.

(Ord. No. 025872, § 1, 7-27-2004)