Willits Municipal Code Ch. 5.24 Pool Halls and Billiard Parlors

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* For violations of the provisions of this chapter, see Ch. 1.12.

It is unlawful for any person to open, conduct, or maintain any public place where pool or billiards are played without first obtaining a permit to do so.

(Ord. 71-1 §1).

A. A written application, verified under penalty of perjury, for permits under this chapter shall be filed with the city clerk upon forms to be provided by him and shall contain the following information:

1. The name, occupation, business status and residence addresses of the applicant and all persons having a financial interest in the obtaining of such permit;

2. The location and ownership of the premises for which the permit is sought;

3. The number of tables for which the permit is sought;

4. Together with such information as the city council may require in order to determine that the operation of such a poolroom premises would not be injurious to the health, safety and morals of the people of the city.

B. Any change in name, occupation, business status and residence address with reference to persons designated in this section, insofar as it relates, either directly or indirectly, to the operation of any business for which a permit is sought under this chapter must be promptly reported to the city clerk.

(Ord. 71-1 §2(part)).

The city clerk, before issuing any permit, shall submit each application to the chief of police of the city, who shall inspect the tables and the premises in question and investigate the moral character of the applicant. The chief of police shall not recommend any application unless he is satisfied that the applicant is of good moral character, and that the operation of the poolroom at the premises proposed would not constitute a violation of any state law or ordinance of the city, and that it would not be injurious to the public health, safety, welfare or morals of the people of the city to operate such business upon the premises for which the permit is sought.

(Ord. 71-1 §2(part)).

The chief of police may deny such application if after investigating the matter, he determines that it will be injurious to the public health, safety, welfare or morals of the people of the city to operate such poolroom or business upon the premises for which the permit is sought.

(Ord. 71-1 §2(part)).

If the chief of police denies any application, notice of such denial of such application shall be given in writing to the applicant within ten days after such denial. Notice shall be effected by personal service upon the applicant or by United States mail directed to applicant at his place of residence. The applicant may appeal therefrom by filing a written notice of such appeal with the city clerk no later than twenty days after the denial of the application. Upon the filing of such notice of appeal, the city council shall schedule a hearing within fifteen days. The applicant, the chief of police, and the city attorney shall be notified of the date of the hearing of such appeal.

(Ord. 71-1 §2(part)).

Granting of the permit shall be authorized by resolution of the city council, instructing the clerk to issue same.

(Ord. 71-1 §2(part)).

At the time of applying for a permit, applicant shall pay an application fee of twenty-five dollars, which shall not be refundable. If the application for permit is granted, a permit fee of one dollar shall be paid to the city clerk prior to issuing of a permit. A permit shall be issued to the operators of all existing businesses without application, investigation or charge.

(Ord. 71-1 §3).

Permits shall be nontransferable.

(Ord. 71-1 §4).

Any permit issued under this chapter may be revoked or suspended by the chief of police or the council upon any showing that the permittee is conducting or is knowingly permitting the conducting of his business in violation of any law, code, section or regulation, or in a manner detrimental to the public.

(Ord. 71-1 §5).

Any person whose permit or license is revoked or suspended, within ten days after such revocation or suspension may appeal to the council for a hearing thereon, or the council of its own motion may require such hearing. The council may approve, modify or disallow said revocation or suspension.

(Ord. 71-1 §6).

In the case of revocation or suspension of a permit there shall be no refund of any permit fee theretofor paid.

(Ord. 71-1 §7).

If the permittee's violation consists of the allowing of prohibited gambling in the premises, revocation of his permit shall be mandatory.

(Ord. 71-1 §8).