(A) It is unlawful for any person, whether as principal or agent or as a member of any firm or partnership or association or for any corporation, to commence, practice, transact or carry on for profit or gain any trade, calling, profession, occupation, game, amusement or other business activity within the town limits without first having procured a license from the town to do so and without complying with all regulations of the trade, calling, profession, occupation, game, amusement or business as required by law. No license shall be issued without proof by the applicant of the compliance and verification by the Town Clerk that no violation of the town’s zoning regulations will occur by such issuance.
(B) A separate license must be obtained for each branch establishment or separate business location and for each trade, calling, profession, occupation or business activity; provided, however, that when more than 1 trade, calling, profession, occupation or business is carried on, transacted or practiced by the same person, corporation or partnership at 1 fixed place of business, only 1 license shall be required and the charge for the license shall be the highest charge applicable to any of the activities, and all activities shall be listed on the license issued. When more than 1 trade, calling, profession, occupation or business is carried on, transacted or practiced by the same person, corporation or partnership without any fixed place of business, a separate license shall be required and a separate charge shall be paid for each activity for which a license is required by this chapter. Each license shall authorize only the conduct of the trade, calling, profession, occupation or business activity described in the license and only at the location or place of business indicated on the license.
(D) Concerning real property rentals, when a person rents more than 2 residential real property rentals or 1 or more units of commercial rental property or 1 commercial rental property and 1 or more residential rentals, a business license is required.
(E) A license shall be obtained for any business activity by a person whose business is located outside of the Chino Valley corporate limits when the business causes business activity within the town limits of Chino Valley.
(F) A license obtained under this chapter is not evidence or proof that the licensee has complied with the provisions of this chapter or other provisions of the town code, nor shall the granting of a license limit the prosecution by the town of any violations of the law.
(G) A mobile merchant shall be committed to do business from the same location or locations, as specified on the business license for at least 1 year and must provide a copy of written lease(s) from a landowner(s). Restroom and sanitation facilities must be guaranteed for the employees and customers. All zoning codes, setback regulations, building and electrical codes and fire codes must be followed. A mobile food merchant must also follow all Health Department regulations and obtain any and all applicable licenses and certificates.
(2001 Code, § 8-1-3)