Investigation of applicant and proposed center; grant or denial.
Norfolk City Code § 5-175
in effectSec. 5-175. - Investigation of applicant and proposed center; grant or denial.
Upon receipt of an application for a permit under this division, the city manager shall immediately cause an investigation to be made concerning the qualifications of the applicant and whether the proposed center is in compliance with this article. The city manager shall grant or deny such permit and shall notify the applicant of his action within thirty (30) days of the filing of the application. If the city manager denies such permit, he shall state, in writing, his reasons for such action. The following factors shall constitute grounds for denial of the permit:
(1) A finding by the city manager that the applicant has falsified his application in a material manner.
(2) A finding by the city manager that the applicant or any of his designated managerial employees has a criminal record which reveals any convictions for violations of any drug control laws or any other pattern of criminal misconduct involving moral turpitude.
(3) A finding by the city manager that the applicant consistently fails to cooperate with law enforcement personnel in the exercise of their official duties.
(4) A finding by the city manager that the application is not properly completed as required in this division.
(5) A finding by the city manager that the proposed center fails to comply with the provisions of this article.
No other factors shall be sufficient grounds for denial of a permit applied for under this division.
(Ord. No. 32,063, § 1, 12-7-82)
Source: City of Norfolk, Virginia, City Code and City Charter (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/va/norfolk/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=COCI_CH5AM_ARTVICORECE_DIV2OPPE_S5-175INAPPRCEGRDEFetched: 11/1/2026