There is imposed upon all businesses conducted within the City, excepting those as may be exempted under Section 5.04.110 of this chapter, a business license tax in an amount hereinafter prescribed. It is unlawful for any person to transact or carry on business within the City without first having procured a business license from the City and paying the tax hereinafter prescribed or without complying with any and all applicable provisions of this chapter. This section shall not be construed to require any person to pay a business license tax prior to doing business within the City if such requirement conflicts with applicable statutes of the United States or of the State of California. No license shall be issued hereunder until all applicable regulations and ordinances of the City have been complied with.
(Ord. 1612, § 1 (part), 1992)