(a) It shall be unlawful for any person to sell, display for sale, offer to sell or give away any type of fireworks within the city without first paying a fee set by Council per establishment or premises to the City Clerk and applying for and securing a permit therefor on or before June 27 of the permit year.
(b) No permit shall be issued for any location where retail sales are not permitted under the zoning laws. Before a permit is issued, an inspection will be made of the applicant’s facility for compliance with this chapter and other pertinent laws, and no permit shall be issued for any premises not in compliance with such laws. Upon qualifying for the permit, the permittee shall prominently display the same at the establishment or premises where fireworks are to be sold or displayed for sale. The permit fee shall not be refundable upon failure to qualify for the permit or withdrawal or cancellation of the application or permit.