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Every person shall obtain a separate license for each separate place of business maintained within the City. It is unlawful for any business to be conducted from mobile or portable structures without first obtaining a business license for each activity or business. (Ord. 17-18)
A. Every temporary business activity shall obtain a temporary business license which permits the licensee to conduct business in the City for a period not to exceed ninety (90) days in any one (1) location. A temporary business license applicant may not apply for a similar temporary business license more than twice within twelve (12) consecutive months from date of issue. A temporary business license may not be issued or obtained for the purpose of avoiding or attempting to avoid the licensing requirements for a regular business license. An applicant may not apply to operate a temporary business license under a different name for the purpose of avoiding the requirements of this section.
B. A temporary outdoor facility shall be removed within five (5) days after the expiration date of the temporary license or after the last day of the sales season, whichever occurs first.
C. For fireworks stands and Christmas tree lots:
1. A refundable cash deposit in the amount of two hundred dollars ($200.00) for each outdoor sales location shall be posted with the City to ensure prompt removal and cleanup after each sales season. Said cash deposit may only be refunded if a written request for a refund is made within thirty (30) days following the close of the business, and may be returned provided the owner has performed the required removal and cleanup of the business; and
2. Proof of personal and property and public liability insurance in force in the amount of one million dollars/three million dollars ($1,000,000.00/$3,000,000.00) with the City as a named insured shall be provided to the City.
D. Garage sales are allowed in all residential zoning districts and at all properties used residentially without a business license or permit provided that the sale is limited to two (2) consecutive days and no more than three (3) such sales are conducted at the same property in any twelve (12) month period. Organized neighborhood garage sales where sales are to be conducted by multiple residential property owners located within the same block or contiguous blocks require a special events permit as outlined in title 12, chapter 12.34 of this Code. (Ord. 17-18)
A. Applications for City business licenses shall include the following information:
1. A specific statement identifying business activity(ies);
2. The kind of license desired;
3. Expiration date if a temporary business;
4. State sales tax number;
5. The street address and telephone number where such business is to be conducted;
6. Name that the business is to be licensed under;
7. Mailing address, if different than business address;
8. The name, date of birth and proof of identification through government issued picture ID of individual(s) applying for the license or individuals who are responsible for the business entity applying for the license;
9. The date of application;
10. Signature of owner or officer of the business or entity;
11. All other facts that are necessary to permit the City License Administrator to assess the license fee levied by this title.
B. Every certificate of license shall bear on its face:
1. The name of the person, business or entity to whom the license certificate has been issued;
2. The terms of the license, with the dates of its commencement and expiration;
3. Location where such business, trade or profession is conducted;
4. Space provided for the signature of the Mayor and attestation by the City Recorder;
5. The business activity approved for this location. (Ord. 17-18)
A City business license shall be issued only upon formal application on forms supplied by the City License Administrator; after payment by the applicant of all license fees and penalties assessed by this title; and after compliance with all applicable City, County, State and Federal laws and requirements and all applicable State rules, standards and regulations. Upon compliance, the license shall be signed by the Mayor and attested by the City Recorder. (Ord. 17-18)
Every business license certificate shall be posted by the licensee in a conspicuous place in the room or office of the building or place in which such licensed business is conducted, so that the same may be seen easily. When the certificate of license has expired, it shall be removed by the licensee. No revoked or expired license certificate shall remain posted in the licensee's place of business. (Ord. 17-18)
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