(A) The city seeks to provide vendors guidance and instruction for obtaining a business license to operate within the city limits. The vendor must submit the following information to the City Clerk to obtain a business license:
(1) Authorization and consent for a vendor to operate on private property must be obtained in writing from the owner or authorized agent;
(2) Authorization and/or permit issued by the County Health Department;
(3) Authorization and/or permit issued by a state or local fire marshal;
(4) Proof of general liability insurance.
(B) The City Clerk will maintain applications for the license at City Hall and on the city website. A business license will be issued to a vendor at a cost of $25 per calendar year. The business license must be displayed by the vendor in a location that is easily viewed by the public.
(C) Vendors are required to collect a restaurant tax. The City Clerk will provide vendors all necessary forms for reporting and submission of the tax when the business license is issued.
(D) The following information is provided to vendors for consideration when setting up business operations.
(1) The location of the vendor must allow for proper vehicular and pedestrian access and circulation on the property.
(2) Vendors may not set up or operate for more than seven days consecutively at any location.
(3) An authorized receptacle must be provided for patrons to dispose of trash or garbage. The receptacle must be emptied daily.
(4) The vendor must operate in portions of the city that are otherwise zoned commercial or industrial.
(5) Water, waste, or refuse may not be dumped down storm drains.
(E) This chapter does not apply to vendors who only wish to operate during city festivals, or other short-term community events for which another permit is issued, or are nonprofit entities such as school or religious organizations.
(Ord. 21-21, passed 12-20-21)