§ 10-414. PERMIT SUSPENSION OR REVOCATION; GROUNDS.  


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  • Any permit issued under this chapter may be suspended or revoked for good cause, including, but not limited to the following:

    (a)  False Statement in Application. If it is determined that the permit holder made any false statement of material fact in the application for the permit, or other document for which the permit approval was based.

    (b)  Grounds for Denial of Permit. If it is determined that any facts exist that would have been grounds for denial of the permit.

    (c)  Violation of Condition of Permit. If it is determined that the permit holder violated a condition placed on the permit or failed to comply with an order issued under Section 10-419.

    (d)  Violation of the Code. If it is determined that the permit holder violated any requirement of this Code in connection with the exercise of the permit, including, but not limited to, violation of this article, the City of Fresno Public Nuisance Abatement Ordinance, and/or the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Fresno.

    (e)  Conducting Business in an Illegal or Disorderly Manner; Endangering Public. If it is determined that the permit holder conducts his or her business in an illegal or disorderly manner or in any manner which endangers the public health, safety or welfare.

    (f)  Conviction or Determination Involving Fraud or Deceit. If it is found that the permit holder within the last five years has been found guilty of a crime involving fraud, deceit or dishonesty or has been determined in a final decision in any civil matter or administrative proceeding to have practiced or committed fraud, deceit or dishonesty. If it is found that the permit holder has within the last five years been convicted of a crime or other offense involving moral turpitude.

    (g)  Insolvency. If it is determined that the permit holder is bankrupt, financially insolvent or unstable and that, in the exercise of reasonable judgment, it appears likely that because of their financial condition, the permit holder will provide inadequate service under his permit.

    (h)  Disservice to the Public. If it is determined that the permit holder's service to the public is so inadequate or inefficient that, in the exercise of reasonable judgment, it appears that it amounts to a disservice to the public. (Added Ord. 2003-100, § 2, eff. 1-18-04).