§ 10-139. Denial of application.

The application for a license may be denied as to a particular location within the village whenever the village board finds at a hearing, which was duly noticed that the location and physical layout of the premises and layout characteristics are such that it would be against the health, safety or general welfare of the public to permit the operation of amusement games for public use for a fee in that granting the license for the particular location:

(1)

Will have a substantial adverse effect upon the public health of the persons living in the immediate neighborhood.

(2)

Will have a substantial adverse effect upon the safety of the persons living in the immediate neighborhood.

(3)

Will cause a substantial depreciation in the value of the property in the immediate neighborhood.

(4)

Will have a substantial adverse effect upon the convenience of the immediate neighborhood.

(5)

Will be closer than 1,000 feet from the main entrance of any established public or parochial school.

(6)

Will constitute a public or private nuisance.

(7)

Is not in the best interest of the community in that it is not compatible with good planning development of the area.

(8)

Would condone the licensee's delinquency in payment of personal and real property tax.

(Code 1991, § 12.14(6))