(A) Generally. Except as otherwise provided in division (E) of this section, when an applicant submits a timely business license renewal, the Tax Administrator or his or her designee shall renew the license effective the first day of the month following the expiration date.
(B) Renewal application deadlines. Every person desiring to continue in business after the expiration of a license shall apply for renewal not less than 30 days after expiration of the license. In the case of a business activity having a fixed location, a license for a different location shall be reviewed as a new application rather than as a renewal.
(C) Conduct of business after expiration of license. In recognition of the fact that applications for renewal of a business license are submitted after the expiration date the 30 day renewal grace period is from the expiration date in which to renew without penalties.
(D) Late application. Failure to file an application to renew a business license within the 30 days permitted by § 3-1.120 is a violation of this Code punishable as set forth in Chapter 2 of Title 1. However, a licensee may submit a late application which shall be processed with appropriate delinquent penalties assessed after 30, 60 and 90 days. The city does not honor post mark dates; an application is considered received when physically delivered to City Hall.
(E) Imposition of conditions on renewal/hearings. Upon 30 days' written notice to a licensee, the Tax Administrator or his or her designee may impose conditions on renewal of a license as may be required to ensure the business operates consistently with the requirements of this Code and the public health, safety and welfare provided, however, that conditions limiting hours of operation must be approved by the City Manager.
(F) Appeal of conditions of renewal. Any person aggrieved by the imposition of conditions on a renewal may request review by the City Manager by a writing submitted to the City Clerk within 30 days of the decision to be reviewed.
(G) Associated fees. No license shall be renewed unless all other city fees and taxes owed by the applicant are paid in full.
(H) Refunds. Payment of business license is final and non refundable for any reason except as specified in § 3-1.116.
(Ord. 2082-C-S, passed 3-25-14)