CHAPTER 802: BUSINESSES IN GENERAL

Section

802.01   Application of chapter

802.02   Licenses required

802.03   License applications

802.04   Forms

802.05   Signatures of Mayor and City Clerk

802.06   Inspections and investigations

802.07   License fees

802.08   License expiration

802.09   Compliance of buildings and premises with city regulations and Zoning Code

802.10   Change of location

802.11   Nuisances

802.12   Right of entry; analysis of commodities or materials

802.13   Revocation of licenses or permits

802.14   Application to existing businesses

802.15   Posting of licenses

802.16   Adult attendants required

802.99   Penalty

Statutory reference:

   Control of outdoor advertising by home rule municipalities, see M.C.L.A. § 117.4i

   Coordinated collection of State license fees, see M.C.L.A. § 205.1

   Liability insurance for municipalities, see M.C.L.A. § 691.1409

§ 802.01 APPLICATION OF CHAPTER.

   This chapter shall govern the licensing of the various trades, businesses and professions regulated in this Title Two of Part Eight, the Business Regulation and Taxation Code, except to the extent that the same are governed by other provisions in this Title Two.

§ 802.02 LICENSES REQUIRED.

   A license is required for the maintenance, operation and conduct of any business or establishment, or for doing business or engaging in any activity or occupation, by any person if, by himself or herself or through an agent, employee or partner, he or she holds himself or herself forth as being engaged in any business or occupation, solicits patronage therefor, actively or passively, or performs or attempts to perform any part of any business or occupation in the city.

(Ord. 72, passed 1-12-1972)

§ 802.03 LICENSE APPLICATIONS.

   Applications for all licenses required by this chapter shall be made in writing to the City Clerk, in the absence of provisions to the contrary. Each application shall state the name of the applicant, the license desired, the location where the same is proposed to be used, if any, and the time for which such license is desired. Each application shall contain such additional information as may be needed for the proper guidance of city officials in the issuance of the license applied for.

(Ord. 72, passed 1-12-1972)

§ 802.04 FORMS.

   Forms for all licenses and applications therefor shall be prepared and kept on file by the City Clerk.

(Ord. 72, passed 1-12-1972)

§ 802.05 SIGNATURES OF MAYOR AND CITY CLERK.

   Each license issued shall bear the signatures of the Mayor and the City Clerk in the absence of any provision to the contrary.

(Ord. 72, passed 1-12-1972)

§ 802.06 INSPECTIONS AND INVESTIGATIONS.

   Upon receipt of an application for a license where ordinances of the city necessitate an inspection or investigation before the issuance of such license, the City Clerk shall refer such application to the proper officer for making such investigation within 48 hours of the time of such receipt. The officer charged with the duty of making the investigation or inspection shall make a report thereon, favorable or otherwise, within ten days after receiving the application or a copy thereof. The Health Officer shall make or cause to be made an inspection, for the protection of health, in regard to licenses in connection with the care and handling of food, the prevention of nuisances and the spread of disease. The Building Inspector shall make or cause to be made inspections relative to the construction of buildings or other structures. All other investigations, except where otherwise provided, shall be made by the Chief of Police or by some other officer designated by the Mayor.

(Ord. 72, passed 1-12-1972)