Before the city clerk shall issue any license authorized by ordinance, he shall satisfy himself that the applicant therefor is qualified under the ordinances of the city to receive such license. He may require a sworn application in writing prepared in duplicate on a form to be supplied by the city clerk which shall among other things give the following information:

A. Name and description of applicant;

B. Permanent home address and full local address of applicant;

C. A brief description of the nature of the business to be carried on or the goods to be sold and the length of time such applicant has been engaged in said business;

D. If employed, the name and address of the employer, together with credentials establishing such relationship;

E. The length of time which business is proposed to be carried on;

F. The place where services are to be performed or where the goods or property proposed to be sold or orders taken for the sale thereof are manufactured or produced, where such goods or products are located at the time the application is filed, and the proposed method of delivery;

G. A photograph of the applicant, taken within ninety (90) days prior to the date of making application, which picture shall be at least two inches by two inches showing the head and shoulders of the applicant, in a clear and distinguishing manner; or in lieu thereof, the fingerprints of said applicant may be taken by the director of public safety, and filed with the application;

H. The names of at least two reliable owners of property in the county of Butler, who will certify to the applicant's good character and business responsibility; or, in lieu of the names of references, submit available evidence as to the good character and business responsibility of the applicant as will enable the city officers to evaluate properly his character and responsibility;

I. A statement as to whether or not the applicant has been convicted of any crime, misdemeanor or violation of any city ordinance, giving the nature of the offenses, the punishment assessed therefor, if any, and the city and state where conviction occurred. (Prior code § 6-117)