(A) Transient merchant and dealers application. Prior to holding of any sale or solicitation, every transient dealer shall furnish to the Police Department a verified license application setting out the following:
(1) Name and address of the applicant; the name and address of the true owner, if the applicant is not the true owner of the goods, wares, or merchandise to be sold; and the name and address of its agent for the service of process in the state.
(2) Name, location, and time of the proposed sale or solicitation, along with the zoning designation of the proposed sale site, as determined by the Area Planning Commission. The Area Planning Office must approve the sale site as to zoning prior to the issuance of a license.
(3) Such other information as the Board of Public Works or the Police Department Chief of Police or designee may prescribe.
(4) Written consent of owner or lessee of real property of the site on which sale or business is proposed to be conducted.
(5) The license fee shall be $35 for each three-day period.
(6) All United States veterans are exempt from any application fees under this chapter or any other costs associated with the application under this chapter.
(B) Peddler and solicitors application. Two weeks prior to holding of any sale or solicitation, every peddler and solicitor shall furnish the Police Department a verified license application setting out the following:
(1) Name and home address of the applicant.
(2) The name and address or principal office of the person, if any, for or through whom or under whose auspices the applicant is authorized to conduct such activity or a statement that the applicant is engaged in such activity solely on his or her own behalf.
(3) A photograph and physical description of the applicant, setting forth the applicant’s age, sex, height, weight, complexion, color of hair and eyes and other distinguishing features.
(4) A statement as to whether or not the applicant has been convicted of any crime or misdemeanor involving moral turpitude and, if so, the nature of the offense and the punishment assessed therefor.
(5) Vehicle must be clearly marked on driver and passenger door with name of principal business applicant is representing.
(6) If the applicant canvasses or solicits orders for such wares, goods or merchandise, a sample copy of the order or receipt form used in connection with such activity.
(7) Such other information as the Board of Public Works or the Police Department Chief of Police or designee may prescribe.
(8) A picture of the approved applicant and vehicle shall be posted on the Police Department social media account(s).
(9) The license fee shall be $250 for each individual per calendar year.
(10) All United States veterans are exempt from any application fees under this chapter or any other costs associated with the application under this chapter.
(Ord. 1570, passed 8-6-62; Am. Ord. 2662, passed 7-6-87; Am. Ord. 3230, passed 5-2-94; Am. Ord. 6943, passed 2-21-23)
Penalty, see § 114.99