A. License Required: It shall be unlawful for any solicitor to engage in solicitation activities on private property in the city without first obtaining a license from the city.
B. Application For License: The application for a solicitor's license shall contain all information relevant and necessary to determine whether a particular license may be issued, including, but not limited to: (Ord. M-58-16, 1-3-2017)
1. Proof of the identity and residence address of the applicant and all persons who will be conducting soliciting activities under the requested license including a driver's license or state or federal government issued identification;
2. A brief description of the nature, character and quality of the goods or merchandise to be sold or the cause or purpose funds are being solicited for;
3. If solicitor is employed by another, the name and business address of such person, association, organization, company or corporation;
4. A statement that the applicant and all persons who will be conducting soliciting activities under the requested license have never been convicted of, pleaded guilty to, or been found guilty by a court of law or administrative tribunal, of a felony, or any offense involving bodily harm or the threat of bodily harm, fraud, theft or deceptive practices;
5. The chief of police shall make or cause to be made such investigation as he deems necessary including the fingerprinting of the applicant and all persons who will be conducting soliciting activities under the requested license to determine whether they are qualified to engage in business. No license shall be issued to any applicant who does not comply with the applicable requirements of this code. The chief of police shall indicate on the application for a license the results of his investigation, and his recommendation to approve or deny said application. (Ord. M-19-13, 10-7-2013)
6. A statement that the applicant understands it is unlawful, pursuant to subsections 4-9-5C and D of this chapter, to solicit at a property that displays a "No Solicitation" sign or to not immediately leave private property after the occupant has asked the solicitor to leave.
C. Fees: The applicant for a license under this chapter shall pay a license fee as set forth in section 4-18-1 of this title. In addition to any other fees assessed in this chapter, a fee per person in the amount set forth in section 4-18-1 of this title shall be paid by the applicant to cover the cost of said background check.
D. Term, Renewal Of License:
1. Term: A solicitation license shall be valid for a period of sixty (60) days.
2. Renewals: Licenses may be renewed, provided an application for renewal and license fees are received by the city no later than the expiration date of the current license. Applications received after that date shall be processed as new applications. The director of community and economic development shall review each application for renewal to determine that the applicant is in full compliance with the provisions of this chapter. If the director of community and economic development finds that the application meets such requirements, the director shall issue a new license. (Ord. M-58-16, 1-3-2017)