A. The purpose of this chapter is to provide for the regulation of all business activities within the City where authorized by statute.
B. Residents of the City have an inalienable interest in their personal safety, well-being, and privacy in their residences and throughout the community. Residents also have an inalienable interest in their ability to provide or receive information regarding matters of personal belief, political or charitable activities, and goods and services lawfully in commerce.
C. The City has a substantial interest in protecting the well-being, tranquility, personal safety, and privacy of its citizens, which includes the ability to protect citizens from unwanted intrusions upon residential property, public health, safety, and welfare. The City also has a substantial interest in protecting citizens from fraud or otherwise unfair consumer sales practices as well as criminal activity.
D. The City finds that the procedures, rules and regulations set forth in this chapter are narrowly tailored to preserve and protect the City interests referred to herein while at the same time balancing the rights of those regulated.
E. The City has a substantial interest in creating a set of standards that allows for business activities to be conducted in both commercial zones as well as in home based businesses. The provision of this chapter establishes the minimum standards for review and approval of business licenses as well as establishes the basic standards for regulation. (Ord. 05-02-2017A, 5-2-2017)