§ 14-285. Results of investigation; decision of authorities.

(a)

At least five days before the date of the hearing, the city clerk shall make known, in writing, the city's findings based upon its investigations, to the applicant. The city council has authority to refuse to issue any license for good cause.

(b)

Before entering any decision approving or denying the application, the city council shall consider, except where this article specifically provides otherwise, the facts and evidence produced as a result of the city's investigation, including the reasonable requirements of the neighborhood for the license for which application has been made, the desires of the inhabitants, the number, type and availability of other massage parlors located in or near the neighborhood under consideration, and pertinent matters affecting the qualifications of the applicant for the conduct of the massage parlor.

(c)

A decision by the city council approving, denying an application, or renewal shall be in writing stating the reasons and shall be made within 30 days after the date of the public hearing, and a copy of the decision shall be mailed to the applicant at the address stated in the application.

(d)

No license shall be issued by the city council after approval of an application until the building in which the business is to be conducted is ready for occupancy with such furniture, fixtures and equipment in place as are necessary to comply with the provisions of this article, and then only after inspection of the premises has been made by the department of building inspection to determine that the applicant has complied with the drawing and plans and specifications submitted by the applicant.

(Code 1985, § 12-9-12; Ord. No. 15-06, § 9, 7-21-2015)