§ 9-86. Approval or rejection of application; term.

(a)

When an application for a permit is filed, the administrator shall be authorized to make such investigation as required to ascertain whether the provisions of this article have been complied with, including, but not limited to, a check of the applicant's criminal history record as contained in local, state or national repositories, and shall notify the applicant of the decision to approve or deny the permit.

(b)

If the administrator is satisfied that the applicant meets the requirements of this article and all applicable federal, state and local laws, the administrator shall approve the issuance of a permit.

(c)

If the administrator determines that the application should be denied, he shall immediately notify the applicant in writing of this decision by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested. The notification shall state the reason(s) for denial and shall inform the applicant of the right of appeal as set forth in this article. An application shall be denied for any of the following reasons:

(1)

The application is incomplete.

(2)

The application fee is not paid.

(3)

The application contains false statements.

(4)

The applicant has been convicted of a felony within ten (10) years of the date of the application or convicted of a misdemeanor involving moral turpitude within five (5) years of the date of the application. "Moral turpitude" shall include, but not be limited to, misdemeanors involving fraud, theft, receiving or possessing stolen goods, the use, sale or possession of drugs, assault, or any weapons violation.

(5)

The requirements of this article, the Kannapolis Code of Ordinances, or any applicable state or federal law have not been complied with.

(Ord. No. 2014-02, 2-27-14)