(A) No part of the fee for a license which has been issued may be refunded, except a pro rata portion of the fee may be refunded to the licensee or to the licensee’s estate if:
(1) The business ceases to operate because of destruction or damage;
(2) The licensee dies;
(3) The business ceases to be lawful for a reason other than a license revocation; or
(4) The licensee ceases to carry on the licensed business under the license.
(B) An application for refund must be made to the Clerk/Treasurer within 30 days after the business ceases to operate. The City Council may grant or deny the refund in its discretion. If the refund is granted, there shall be refunded one-twelfth of the annual fee for each full month remaining in the license year. In no event shall the portion of the annual fee retained be less than the minimum pro rata fee, if any, established for a license issued during the license year.
(Ord. passed 6-13-2023; Ord. passed 11-14-2023)