5.20.060 License—Denial of application.
The city clerk shall deny a license if:
A. The applicant has failed to comply with all state, county and city laws which shall include, but are not limited to, building, zoning, health, noise and fire codes.
B. The licensee or any of the licensee’s officers, directors, partners, operators or any other person involved in the operation of the public dancehall have:
1. Committed any act, which, if committed by a licensee, would be grounds for the suspension or revocation of a license or permit;
2. Been convicted of:
a. A felony involving a crime of violence as defined in RCW 9.41 or any felony under RCW 9A.44 RCW 69.50 or RCW 9A.88 within the last five years,
b. A crime involving prostitution, lewd conduct, or assault within the last five years, or
c. In the case of a license for a teen dance, in addition to those crimes listed in subparagraphs a and b of this subdivision, contributing to the dependency or delinquency of a minor or any felony under RCW 9A.64.
C. The applicant has been refused a license or had a license revoked under the provisions of this chapter; provided, however, that any applicant denied a license may reapply if the basis for such denial no longer exists.
Any applicant whose application has been denied may, within ten days following notification of the denial, file a petition for hearing with the city council. Such petition shall set forth a statement of the reason(s) for the appeal. (Ord. 1488-88 § 2, 1988; Ord. 1454-88 § 6, 1988.)