Upon receipt of the completed application and required fee, the police department shall refer the application to affected city departments for verification of the statements in the application and for obtaining any and all recommendations as to whether the permit should be granted. Upon receipt of such verification and any recommendations and completion of any further investigation deemed necessary, the chief of police shall, in accordance with the criteria set forth in Penal Code Section 326.5 and this chapter, either grant, grant with conditions, or deny the permit. If the permit is denied, the police chief shall state in writing to the applicant the reasons for the denial. (Ord. 1978 NCS §1 (part), 1995.)