It shall be the responsibility of the person engaging in business within the city to voluntarily apply for and maintain in full force and effect a valid business license. The agents or their representatives of nonresidents who are doing business in this city shall be personally responsible for the compliance of their principals and of the businesses they represent with the terms of this title. Applicants shall follow the procedure as outlined:
A. Obtain the application form from the license administrator.
B. Obtain the required inspections and submit the application for necessary zoning approvals to the planning commission.
C. Completed and approved applications for home occupations and businesses within the central commercial zone shall be presented to the license administrator for verification and issuance of license. Applications for businesses within the highway commercial zone shall require a review and approval from the city council. Council approved applications will be submitted to the license administrator for issuance of license.
D. All signs shall be removed from vacated businesses within thirty (30) days of business closure. (Ord. 2009-1, 6-25-2009)