A Local Business for purposes of this article must satisfy all of the following criteria, as certified by the DAA:
A. The business occupies workspace within the County. The business must submit proof of occupancy to the City by supplying evidence of a lease, deed or other sufficient evidence demonstrating that the business is located within the County. The business cannot satisfy this requirement by operating as a virtual office;
B. The business must submit proof to the City demonstrating that the business is in compliance with all applicable laws relating to licensing and is not delinquent on any County or City taxes; and
C. The business must submit proof to the City demonstrating one of the following:
(1) That at least 50 of the full-time employees of the business perform work within the boundaries of the County at least 60 percent of their total, regular hours worked on an annual basis; or
(2) That at least half of the full-time employees of the business work within the boundaries of the County a minimum of 60 percent of their total, regular hours worked on an annual basis; or
(3) That the business is headquartered in the County. For purposes of this article, the term “headquartered” shall mean that the business physically conducts and manages its operations from a single, physical location in the County.
SECTION HISTORY
Added by Ord. No. 184,531, Eff. 11-16-16.
Amended by: Ord. No. 184,938, Eff. 7-11-17.