No person, corporation, partnership, LLC, or other legal entity shall commence doing business in a commercial structure or in any other building or place in the city until a properly approved business occupancy permit has been issued by the city.
(2011 Code, § 5.20.010) (Ord. 314, passed - -2008) Penalty, see § 10.99
Any person, corporation, partnership, LLC, or other legal entity desiring to commence business operations in the city shall first complete an application form as provided by the city. The form shall be available at the City Hall during regular business hours and in such other manner as determined by the City Manager. The application shall be accompanied by a checklist designed to assist the applicant in securing all approvals necessary for the issuance of a business occupancy permit. Failure to provide the appropriate forms shall not excuse the requirement that an occupancy permit be received prior to conducting business. It is the obligation of the applicant to secure all approvals prior to issuance of the business occupancy permit. The application shall be completed in full.
(2011 Code, § 5.20.020) (Ord. 314, passed - -2008) Penalty, see § 10.99
The Zoning Administrator shall inspect the proposed business site to determine: whether the applicant secured all necessary permits and completed all necessary applications for the operation of the proposed business at the proposed site; whether the zoning is appropriate for the proposed use; whether any proposed signs have been approved by the appropriate board; whether the proposed business requires approval of the Historic District Commission; and whether any variances, special use permits, or other authorizations are required from the city prior to the commencement of business.
(2011 Code, § 5.20.030) (Ord. 314, passed - -2008)
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