The licensee must commence operation of the business within thirty (30) days after the license has been approved by the city council and may not discontinue operation of the business for more than a three (3) month period without council approval. The council may approve nonoperational status of the business beyond the initial three (3) month period in time increments not to exceed one year but in no event shall the council approve any nonoperational status beyond a maximum of two (2) years. A license shall be automatically revoked at the expiration of the time periods provided by this section unless council approval has been granted pursuant to this section. All semiannual license fees must be paid notwithstanding the licensee's nonoperational status. (Ord. 402, 7-8-2008, eff. 7-31-2008)