The purpose of this chapter is to protect the citizens against crime, including deceptive practices, fraud and burglary, to minimize the unwelcome disturbance of citizens and the disruption of citizens’ privacy, and to preserve the public health, safety, and general welfare by registering and regulating those person engaged in the business of construction and rehabilitation of any type.
(Ord. 071206B, passed 12-6-2007) Penalty, see § 115.99
For the purpose of this chapter, the following definition shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
CONTRACTOR, BUILDER OR SOLICITING VENDOR. A person who engages in the business of performing any kind of construction, rehabilitation or installation exceeding a market value of $4,000 as determined by the Director of Public Works within the city limits of Heath or its extra territorial jurisdiction.
(Ord. 071206B, passed 12-6-2007)
A person shall not engage in the business of the nature in § 115.02 for remuneration in the city limits and extra territorial jurisdiction without first registering with the city and obtaining a registration certificate from the city.
(Ord. 071206B, passed 12-6-2007)
A contractor, builder, or vendor (an individual who is present at the project site at all times may represent an entity) shall submit an application for registration, which shall be made under oath and which shall contain:
(A) Proof of identification and address of the applicant, to be provided through the applicant’s drivers license, articles of incorporation, or other legally recognized form of identification.
(B) If the applicant is employed by another, the name and business address of the employer;
(C) The location or locations at which the applicant will be engaged in business; and
(D) If the applicant has been convicted of a felony, misdemeanor, or ordinance violation involving fraud, a sex offense, trafficking in controlled substances or of any violent acts against persons or property within five years preceding the date of application, a description of each conviction. The description shall include the date the offense occurred, the date of the conviction, the location of the offense, the offense of which the applicant was convicted, and the sentence received. For purposes of this section, a conviction shall be deemed to have occurred if an applicant is ordered to be placed upon deferred adjudication or community supervision.
(Ord. 071206B, passed 12-6-2007)
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