(A) Any person, as defined in § 113.21 of this chapter, who desires to engage in such business activities within the city must be permitted to do so by the city prior to commencement of such business activity in the city. Failure to secure a permit before commencing business, as defined in § 113.21 of this chapter, is unlawful and in violation of this subchapter. A permit may be granted to an applicant by the city upon compliance with this section.
(B) Applicant shall submit a written and verified application to the city’s Finance Director or his or her designee at least 20 days prior to the scheduled date to commence business in the city. This application shall set forth:
(1) The name and address of the applicant:
(2) The name and address of the owner of the goods, wares or merchandise to be sold;
(3) The location and dates of the proposed business activity or sale in the city;
(4) The name and address of the owner of the property upon which the business activity or sale will be conducted;
(5) Inventory of goods, wares or merchandise which applicant intends to offer for sale with quantity, wholesale cost and prices at which each item is proposed to be sold, if sales are not to be made from inventory then a copy of the catalogue or other sales materials will be furnished;
(6) Statement of gross receipts for all sales in the city by applicant in the preceding five years and dates of each; and
(7) The applicant’s previous places of employment and names and addresses of previous employers during preceding ten years.
(2005 Code, § 14-161) (Ord. 2015-08-05, passed 8-24-2015)