5.02.100 License suspension or revocation.
(1) The clerk may suspend or revoke a business license when the licensee or any of its officers, directors, agents, owners, or employees fails or have failed to:
(a) Maintain the licensed premises or business activity in compliance with applicable health, building, fire, zoning (including legal nonconforming uses) or safety laws, ordinances, or regulations;
(b) Comply with the requirements of this chapter. Any suspension shall remain in effect until the conditions causing the suspension are cured and reasonable measures are taken to ensure that those conditions will not recur; or
(c) Renew a business license within 120 days after the expiration date of the license.
(2) The clerk must give written notice to the license-holder of the suspension or revocation of their license. The notice must include a summary of the complaints, objections, and information considered by the clerk; the effective date of the suspension or revocation; the reason(s) for the action; and the opportunity for appeal provided by SMC 5.02.110. (Ord. 1521 § 2 (Exh. A), 2023).