(1) When necessary, the director shall refer an application or a notice of changed or new addresses to the appropriate city officers for determination as to whether the proposed business activity and the premises in which it is to be conducted comply with applicable laws and regulations. In the event it is determined that the proposed activity may not be maintained in compliance with the law, the director shall so inform the applicant and no new or renewed business license may issue.

(2) The planning director may authorize the sheriff to perform a background investigation of the applicant in appropriate instances. (Ord. 531 § 1; Ord. 505 § 1. 2002 Code § 6-3.2).