Athens City Code

1. (1) Any person desiring to secure a permit shall make application to the city manager. The application shall be filed in triplicate with and dated by the city manager. A copy of the application shall be distributed promptly by the city manager to the city police department and to the applicant.
2. (2) The application for a permit shall be upon a form provided by the city manager. An application for a permit shall furnish the following information under oath:
   1. (a) Name and address, including all aliases.
   2. (b) Written proof that the individual is at least 18 years of age.
   3. (c) All residential addresses of the applicant for the past three years.
   4. (d) The applicant's height, weight, and color of eyes and hair.
   5. (e) The business, occupation, or employment of the applicant for five years immediately preceding the date of the application.
   6. (f) Whether the applicant, while previously operating in this or any other city or state under an adult-oriented establishment permit or similar business for whom applicant was employed or associated at the time, has ever had such a permit revoked or suspended, the reason therefor, and the business entity or trade name or where the applicant was employed or associated at the time of such suspension or revocation.
   7. (g) All criminal statutes, whether federal, state, or city ordinance violation convictions, forfeiture of bond and pleadings of nolo contendere on all charges, except minor traffic violations.
   8. (h) Fingerprints and two portrait photographs, at least two inches by two inches, of the applicant.
   9. (i) The length of time the applicant has been a resident of the city or its environs immediately preceding the date of the application.
   10. (j) A statement by the applicant that he or she is familiar with the provisions of this chapter and is in compliance with them.
3. (3) Within ten days of receiving the results of the investigation conducted by the city police department, the city manager shall notify the applicant that his application is granted, denied, or held for further investigation. Such additional investigation shall not exceed an additional 30 days unless otherwise agreed to by the applicant. Upon conclusion of such additional investigations, the city manager shall advise the applicant in writing within ten days whether the application is granted or denied.
4. (4) Whenever an application is denied or held for further investigation, the city manager shall advise the applicant in writing of the reasons for such action. If the applicant requests a hearing within ten days of receipt of notification of denial, a public hearing shall be held thereafter before the city council at which time the applicant may present evidence bearing upon the question. If the city council denies a license application, the city attorney shall, within ten days after the denial, institute a suit for declaratory judgment in state court for review of the denial.
5. (5) Failure or refusal of the applicant to give information relevant to the investigation of the application, or his or her refusal or failure to appear at any reasonable time and place for examination under oath regarding the investigation required by this chapter, shall constitute an admission by the applicant that he or she is ineligible for such license and shall be grounds for denial thereof by the city manager.

(Code 1995, § 9-1007; Ord. No. 843, § 1, 4-21-1998)