5.10.150 Denial or Revocation of license.
A. The permits and licenses issued pursuant to this chapter may be denied or revoked by the Clerk of the City of George, after notice to the licensee and an opportunity for the licensee to respond, for any of the following causes:
1. Any fraud, misrepresentation or false statement contained in the application for license.
2. Felony conviction, within the last 10-years, that directly relates to the specific trade, occupation, vocation, or business for which the license is sought.
3. Operation of a place of business in violation of the provision of the zoning regulations of the City, or lack of a certificate of occupancy.
4. Any violation of this chapter.
5. When reasonably necessary in the interest of protection of the public health safety, peace, or welfare, to include, but not limited to, when a licensed holder is conducting business in a facility without public utilities such as water service, sewer service, or refuse collection service.
6. An applicant or licensee who has suffered a civil judgment based upon fraud, misrepresentation, or violation of the Washington Consumer Protection Act.
7. Failure to operate the business or activity in accordance with any federal, state, or local law or regulation.
8. The license is being used for a purpose different from that for which it was issued.
9. Conducting the business licensed under this chapter in any unlawful manner or in such a manner as to constitute a breach of the peace or to constitute a menace to the health, safety or general welfare of the public.
10. Failure of the licensee, or any other person occupying the location where the licensee operates, to pay, submit or provide before the established due date or delinquency any payment, report or submittal required by the code or any other law applicable to the licensee. The items to be provided include but are not limited to license fees, permit fees, tax reports and tax payments.
B. Notice of hearing for revocation of a license shall be given in writing, setting forth specifically the grounds of the complaint and the time and place of the hearing. Such notice shall be mailed, postage prepaid, to the licensee, at his or her last known address, at least five days prior to the date set for the hearing. Such mailing is conclusive proof of delivery of the notice of the hearing.