The licensee must commence operation of the business within ninety (90) days after the license has been approved by the State regulating authority and may not discontinue operation of the business for more than a three (3) month period without City Council approval. The City 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 City Council approve any nonoperational status beyond a maximum of one year. A license shall be automatically revoked at the expiration of the time periods provided by this section unless City Council approval has been granted pursuant to this section. All license taxes must be paid notwithstanding the licensee's nonoperational status. (Ord. 524, 9-26-2017, eff. 10-18-2017)