4-17-9: DECISION BY TOWN MANAGER:
A. The town manager shall conditionally approve or deny an application within thirty (30) days of the receipt of a completed application unless, by written notice to the applicant, the decision period is extended for an additional ten (10) days if necessary for the town manager to complete the town manager's review of the application.
B. The town manager shall issue a license under this chapter when, from a consideration of the application, and such other information as may otherwise be obtained, the town manager determines that:
1. The application (including any required attachments and submissions) is complete and signed by the applicant, and the applicant has provided any additional information concerning the application requested by the town manager pursuant to subsection 4-17-8C of this chapter;
2. The applicant has paid the application fee and any other fees required by section 4-17-7 of this chapter and made the deposit of the financial guaranty required by subsection 4-17-6B of this chapter;
3. The application does not contain a material falsehood or misrepresentation; and
4. The granting of the application will not endanger public health or safety.
C. The town manager shall deny an application for a license under this chapter if the town manager determines that:
1. Information contained in the application, or supplemental information requested from the applicant, is found to be false in any material respect;
2. The applicant has had a license issued under this chapter revoked within the two (2) years immediately preceding the filing of the application, or the applicant owned a fifty percent (50%) or greater interest in any business entity that has had a license issued under this chapter revoked within the two (2) years immediately preceding the filing of the application;
3. The applicant is currently indebted to the town for any lawfully assessed tax or fee; or
4. The granting of the application will endanger public health or safety.
D. If the application is denied, the town manager shall clearly set forth in writing the grounds for denial.
E. If the application is conditionally approved, the town manager shall clearly set forth in writing the conditions of approval.
F. If an application is denied the application fee shall not be refunded. (Ord. 4, Series 2019)