(A) A person seeking a city business license or renewal shall submit an application for same on a form provided by the city. Application shall be made at least 30 days prior to the date the license is requested to be effective. The application shall contain information as the City Manager deems appropriate to determine the ownership, location, management, function, operations, contact information, and other factors deemed appropriate by the city. A license may be denied if the applicant fails to supply required information or submits false or misleading information.
(B) On the basis of the application, the City Manager shall compute the fee consistent with the schedule of fees established by Council resolution.
(C) If more than one business takes place at the same location and is operated under the same ownership, or majority ownership, but operates under more than one business name, one application may be filed provided each business is clearly identified and all relevant information is included in the unified application.
(D) If a change of business ownership occurs, an amended application or re-application shall be made and be exempt from payment of additional fees.
(E) A currently licensed business that physically relocates shall file an amended business license application, at no charge, to register the change of address.
(F) No such application shall be accepted by the city unless all information contained therein is complete and verifiable.
(Prior Code, § 7.035) (Ord. 2008-01, passed 3-31-2008)