Section 3.1.30. License Application Process and Renewal.

   A.   Application Process for Approved Uses:

      1.   Fill out business license application;

      2.   Pay all appropriate fees;

      3.   One member of the Planning Commission and one member of the Town Council shall review the application for approval;

      4.   Fire inspection may be required;

      5.   Mayor signs business license, if approved (No license is valid without the Mayor's signature);

      6.   Licensing Official issues approved business license to the applicant; and

      7.   Licensing Official mails approved permit to applicant.

   B.   Application Process for Conditional Uses. See Title 10.17. Conditional Uses .

   C.   Non Use. An applicant may apply for a zone change to have a use added to a particular zone. See Title 10.11.60. Rezoning.

   D.   Renewal of License. All business licenses shall be renewable annually and the term shall run concurrent with the fiscal year which runs from July 1 to June 30. Licensees shall be billed by the Town Recorder.

   E.   Home Occupation Business. See Title 3.5.00. Home Based Business.

   F.   Fire Inspections. Fire inspections are required for all businesses who have walk-in customers, hazardous materials, or employees. Other businesses may require a fire inspection if the Building Department or the Planning Commission believe it to be appropriate. All businesses shall comply with the standards and requirements of Fairfield Town, the International Building Code, State and Federal Codes and any requirements the Building Authority and/or Fire Chief deem necessary to protect the health, safety and welfare of the public.

   G.   License. All licenses shall be issued by the Licensing Official, and signed by the Mayor. The Licensing Official shall keep an alphabetical list of the licenses issued, stating the number, name of applicant, time, place and kind of business, and the amount paid, with such remarks as may be considered necessary.

   H.   The licensing official shall be the Town Recorder.

   I.   The Code Enforcement Officer shall be the Mayor, Fire Chief or Code Enforcement Officer appointed by the Mayor with the consent of the Town Council.

Rev. ord. 07112023, passed 7-11-2023.