No person shall engage in any of the trades, businesses or professions for which licenses are required by this Title XI or by any other ordinance of the City or provision of this code without first applying for and obtaining a license from the City Clerk-Treasurer or other duly authorized issuing authority.
(Prior Code, § 1100.01) Penalty, see § 10.99
(A) All original applications for licenses, unless otherwise specifically provided, shall be made to the City Clerk-Treasurer or other authorized official in writing upon forms to be furnished by him or her and shall contain:
(1) The applicant’s full name, address and telephone number, and the full name of each officer, partner or business associate, if applicable;
(2) His or her present occupation and principal place of business;
(3) His or her place of residence for the preceding five years;
(4) The nature and location of the intended business or enterprise;
(5) The period of time for which the license is desired;
(6) A description of the merchandise, goods or services to be sold;
(7) If a motor vehicle is to be used, a full description of the motor vehicle, including the make, model, year, color, license number and vehicle registration (VIN) number of the vehicle; and
(8) Other information concerning the applicant and his or her business as may be reasonable and proper, having regard to the nature of the license desired.
(B) Any change in the information required by division (A) above must be reported to the City Clerk-Treasurer or other authorized official within 14 days of that change.
(C) Renewal of an annual license may be granted to a licensee in good standing on the basis of the original application, unless otherwise provided. However, if a request for renewal is not submitted to the City Clerk-Treasurer or other authorized official within 21 days after the date of expiration for the preceding license, the applicant must fill out an original application.
(D) With each original or renewal application, the applicant shall deposit the fee required for the license requested.
(E) It shall be unlawful to knowingly make any false statement or representation in the license application.
(Prior Code, § 1100.02) Penalty, see § 10.99
Upon receipt of an application for a license, accompanied by the proper fee if approval by another officer or department is not required, the City Clerk-Treasurer shall deposit the fee in the General Fund of the City and issue to the applicant a proper license certificate signed by the City Clerk-Treasurer.
(Prior Code, § 1100.03)
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