124.06 LICENSE REQUIREMENTS.

   1.   Any mobile food vendor unit or pushcart, as defined in and not specifically exempted from this chapter, shall first obtain a license as provided in this chapter, prior to engaging in such business, or shall be considered to be in violation of this chapter.

   2.   A license issued pursuant to this chapter shall be, in all cases, issued for a period not to exceed one year. The license time period is from January 1 to December 31 of each year. Licenses may be obtained at any time during the year but will be valid only through December 31.

   3.   Each license shall authorize only the activity of the particular licensee to whom the license was issued for the period of the license as set out in this chapter. The license shall not be transferred.

   4.   The license shall be displayed at all times when operating the mobile food unit.

   5.   License application.

      A.   Each application shall be submitted a minimum of 30 days prior to the desired operation of mobile food vendor vehicle.

      B.   Information shall be provided in accordance with the instructions on the application form provided by the City. A license shall not be issued if the application is incomplete.

      C.   The application shall be accompanied by a $50.00 fee to cover the administrative costs of the City.

      D.   Prior to issuance of the license, a license surety bond shall be provided in the amount of $1,000.00, conditioned that the applicant shall comply fully with all ordinances of the City and laws of Iowa regulating mobile food units. Action on such bond may be brought by the City.

      E.   If the City determines the application conforms with this section, the license shall be issued. If the application is denied, the applicant may appeal that decision to the City Administrator. Such appeal shall be taken by filing with the City Administrator a written statement setting forth fully the grounds for the appeal. The Administrator shall set a time and place for a hearing on such appeal and notice of such hearing shall be given to the petitioner therefor. The decisions and order of the Administrator on such appeal shall be final and conclusive.