(A) Applications for a business license shall be made on forms available from the City Recorder. The application shall be signed by the owner or the owner’s authorized agent and filed with the City Recorder upon payment of the fee provided therefor by law.
(B) The applicant shall provide the following information:
(1) The true name of the person(s) who owns and operates the business, along with the driver’s license or identification card number of the person submitting the application;
(2) For businesses owned or operated by a corporate entity such as business corporations, limited liability companies, limited partnerships, partnerships, cooperatives, and associations, the following:
(a) The entity’s true name and authorizing jurisdiction (such as state of incorporation);
(b) The true name and address of the chief executive officer of the entity; and
(c) The true names and addresses of all owners or members of the entity, except for publicly traded entities.
(3) Any assumed business name used, which must be registered with the Oregon Secretary of State;
(4) Physical address of the business premises, mailing address of the business, telephone and email contact information;
(5) Nature of the business - a description of the goods or services the business will offer for sale, exchange, or purchase, and the outward appearance and format of operations (such as storefront, business office, in-home);
(6) Number of employees, agents, owners, and other persons who will be operating the business during normal operations;
(7) Proposed hours and days of operation;
(8) Any prior denial, suspension, or revocation of a business or professional license issued to, or applied for, by the applicant or the business for which a license is sought;
(9) Any prior criminal conviction of the owner, applicant, or entity for which a license is sought that relates to fraud, theft, or the business activity being conducted;
(10) Any consumer complaints filed against the owner, applicant, or entity with any local or state consumer agency in this state or elsewhere;
(11) Proof of compliance with any federal and state licensing and bonding requirements for the activity; and
(12) Any other information that the City Recorder reasonably determines is necessary to accomplish the purposes of this chapter.
(Ord. 01-2019, passed 8-12-2019)