§ 9.12.100. Action by the sheriff on permit application.

A.

Time to Act. The sheriff shall either issue or deny a permit within sixty calendar days following receipt of a completed application for an establishment permit or out call massage business permit. In taking such action, the sheriff shall consider the recommendations of county officials investigating the application, along with any other relevant information.

B.

The sheriff's department shall conduct such investigation of the background of the owner or owners and persons managing or supervising the massage enterprise as is deemed appropriate. The sheriff shall evaluate each application to determine whether the operation of the enterprise would involve an unreasonable risk to the health, safety, or general welfare of the public. Consideration shall be given to the criminal record, if any, and character of the owner and other persons connected with the enterprise, the business responsibility of the firm and the owner, and the manner in which the owner intends to conduct the enterprise.

C.

Conditions of Approval. If a permit is approved, the sheriff shall include such restrictions and conditions in the permit, as he/she deems reasonable and necessary under the circumstances, to ensure compliance with the purposes and intent of this chapter.

D.

Notice. Upon approval or denial of a permit, the sheriff shall prepare and forward to the applicant written notice that the permit has been granted, or denied, along with a statement of any conditions of approval attached thereto. The written notice shall be hand-delivered or sent by certified mail to the applicant.

(Ord. No. 686, § 1, 9-5-17).