§ 8. Procedure for obtaining certificate of occupancy.

A.

The applicant shall apply for an electronic gaming operations permit at the planning and development department.

B.

The application shall describe how the proposed electronic gaming operation will be in compliance with this ordinance, if a certificate of occupancy is issued. The application shall include at least the following information plus any additional information deemed appropriate by the Planning Director or designee:

1.

A location map showing the location of the electronic gaming operation in relation to the surrounding area within a one-mile radius, including the date, scale, and approximate North arrow.

2.

The name of the electronic gaming operation plus the name(s) and address(es) of the owner(s).

3.

The proposed number and type of machines/terminals/computers.

4.

Screening and buffering plan.

5.

Location and size of proposed signs.

C.

The planning and development department shall consider all comments received from the required mailing to property owners. If more than one-half of the properties that are mailed to provide a written objection, the Planning Director or designee may deny the application or ask for additional safeguards to counteract the objections.

D.

Once all requirements have been met, a certificate of occupancy shall be issued which shall permit the electronic gaming establishment to operate in compliance with its electronic gaming operations permit and this ordinance.