(A) The purpose of this chapter is to adopt a new town business registration ordinance, based upon finding of the following purposes or justifications in accordance with G.S. § 160A-194.
(B) The Town Council hereby finds that businesses and occupations located within the municipal limits should be required to obtain an annual certificate from the town so that the following public purposes may be accomplished: ensuring compliance with zoning and land use regulations; enabling the public safety to be aware of buildings being used for commercial purposes so as to assist in fire protection; identifying businesses that should be listing property for taxation; protecting the public from scam artists or con men; and any other lawful purpose related to the exercise of the town’s general police power, and the public health, welfare, and safety.
(C) Enact entire new ordinance B, titled “Midland Business Registration Ordinance”, as follows.
(Ord. 2016-186-FI, passed 7-14-2015)