§ 5.04.020. Revocation of licenses.

A.

Causes. Any license or permit issued under the provisions of this chapter, or any ordinance of the borough may be revoked by the officer issuing such license after notice and hearing for any of the following causes:

1.

Fraud, misrepresentation or false statement contained in any application for permit or license;

2.

Fraud, misrepresentation or false statement in the conduct of any business or activity authorized by such license;

3.

Any violation of this chapter;

4.

Conviction of the licensee for any felony or a misdemeanor involving moral turpitude;

5.

Conducting any business or activity licensed under this chapter, through the licensee himself or herself, or any of his or her agents, servants or employees, in any unlawful manner or in such a manner as to constitute a breach of the peace or a menace to the health, safety or general welfare of the public.

6.

Conducting any business or activity not in compliance with the zoning or land use regulations of the borough.

B.

Notice of Hearing. Notice of a hearing for revocation of a license or permit issued under the provisions of this chapter shall be given in writing by the borough clerk, setting forth specifically the grounds of the complaint and the time and place of the hearing. The notice shall be mailed to the licensee by certified mail to his or her last known address at least five (5) days prior to the date set for the hearing.

C.

Appeal. Any person aggrieved by the revocation of any license or permit required by this chapter may appeal to the borough council by filing with the borough clerk within fourteen (14) days after the applicant or licensee has been notified of the complaint, a written statement setting forth the grounds of the appeal. The borough council or its designee shall set a time and place for a hearing on such appeal and notice shall be given to the appellant in the manner provided in Section 5.04.020(B). The decision and order of the borough council or its designee on such appeal shall be final and conclusive.

(Prior code § 8-5)

(Ord. No. 2008-08, §§ 2—4, 6-24-2008)