(A) A license will not be issued until an application has been completed and filed with the city, all applicable fees have been paid, and all city officers or departments required to investigate the application have approved such issuance. However, the city shall make every attempt practicable to complete any review or investigation within 20 working days of receipt of the completed application with all supporting documentation. If a license is not issued within 20 working days of the receipt of the application, the applicant shall be informed of the reason(s) why the license has not yet been issued or will not be issued.
(B) The issuance of a business license shall not be deemed evidence that a person, organization, institution, firm or corporation operating a business in the city is in fact in compliance with all ordinances rules or regulations of the city or that the person has applied for or has been issued all permits or certificates which otherwise may be required.
(C) A business license shall be prepared and issued upon approval by the Finance Department.
(D) Each license shall state on its face the following:
(1) The name of the business or person to whom the license is issued;
(2) The location of the business;
(3) The date of the issuance of the license;
(4) The expiration date of the license;
(5) The license control number, unique to each license;
(6) The official seal of the city; and
(7) Such other and further information as the City Council or Finance Department shall deem appropriate.
(Ord. 2022-343, passed 6-1-2022)