Cudahy Municipal Code Art. IV Procedures for Modification, Suspension, or Revocation

Any license issued by the city may be modified, suspended or revoked by the director in accordance with the provisions of this title. (Ord. 505 § 1. 2002 Code § 6-4.1).

A public hearing to determine whether or not an existing license should be modified, suspended or revoked may be initiated by the director or by any official of the city required to review or inspect the licensed activity for compliance with city regulations. Notice of the hearing shall be given to the licensee at least five days before the hearing. The hearing shall be held by the director. After the hearing, the director shall issue his or her decision in writing. The decision shall contain a determination of the issues presented. Any person aggrieved by the decision of the director may appeal the decision to the city council pursuant to CMC 5.04.290. (Ord. 505 § 1. 2002 Code § 6-4.2).

After public hearing, the director may modify, suspend or revoke a business license for any business activity required to be licensed under this title if the director finds that one or more of the following conditions exist:

(1) The building, structure, premises, or the equipment used to conduct the business activity fails to comply with all applicable health, zoning, fire, building and safety laws and regulations.

(2) The licensee has knowingly made any false, misleading or fraudulent statement of material fact in the application for the business license or in any report or statement required to be filed with the director.

(3) The business is prohibited by any federal, state or local law or regulation, or prohibited in the particular location or zone by any law or regulation.

(4) The licensee is found to have committed a crime involving moral turpitude which is substantially related to the business activity for which the license was obtained.

(5) The licensee is in violation of a provision of the Cudahy Municipal Code or owes taxes, fees or penalties pursuant to this title or any other provision of the Cudahy Municipal Code.

(6) The licensee, or its employees, agents or manager, has published, uttered or disseminated any false, deceptive or misleading statements or advertisements in connection with the operation of the licensed business.

(7) The licensee has failed or refused to notify the director of any change in facts set forth in the application or as otherwise required by this title within 10 days after such change.

(8) The licensee, or its employees, agents or manager, has violated any conditions or restrictions of the license.

(9) The licensee, or its employees, agents or manager, has violated any federal, state or local law or regulation, including without limitation any rule or regulation adopted by the director or by any governmental agency relating to the licensee’s business.

(10) The continuation of the licensed business will be detrimental to the public peace, health, safety or welfare of the community.

(11) A bond, undertaking, deposit, surety, or policy of insurance that is required by this title to be procured, posted, or maintained in effect is not in full force and effect. (Ord. 505 § 1. 2002 Code § 6-4.3).

(1) No Refunds. No refund of any sum paid pursuant to this title shall be made to any licensee upon revocation of a business license.

(2) Limitation on Reapplication. Upon revocation of any business license under this title, no business license to engage in the same business activity shall be granted to the same person within one year after such revocation.

(3) Return of License. Whenever a license is suspended or revoked, the licensee shall surrender the business license, license stickers, or similar evidence of a license to the director.

(4) Operations Cease. Upon revocation or suspension of a business license, the licensee shall cease operation of the business activity immediately. Except as otherwise provided by this title or by the director, in the event that a license is suspended, the licensee may resume operation once the suspension period has expired. (Ord. 505 § 1. 2002 Code § 6-4.4).