(A) General rule. Except as otherwise provided in this code, all licenses and permits granted by the city except liquor licenses shall be governed by the provisions of this chapter.
(B) Acts prohibited. No person shall conduct any activity or use any property for which a license or permit is required by law or this code without a currently valid license or permit for such activity or use.
(C) Application. Every application for a license or permit shall be made to the City Manager on a form provided. It shall be accompanied by payment to the City Manager of the prescribed fee. If, after investigation, the City Manager is satisfied that all requirements of law and this code have been met, the City Manager shall be presented with the application for approval, if the license or permit does not require Council approval.
(D) Bond. Where a bond is required for any license or permit, the bond shall be a corporate surety bond executed on a form approved by the Attorney and shall be filed with the City Manager before the license or permit is issued. Except where otherwise provided, the bond amount shall be as set by Council resolution, conditioned that the licensee or permittee shall comply with the applicable ordinance and laws pertaining to the licensed or permitted activity and that the licensee or permittee will indemnify the city and save it harmless from all loss or damage by reason of inadequate work performed or by reason of accident caused by the negligence of the licensee or permittee, agents or employees.
(E) Insurance.
(1) When a licensee or permittee is required to have in force a policy of insurance, the policy shall be approved as to substance and form by the Attorney. The policy shall provide that it is non-cancellable without 15 days notice to the city, and the coverage shall be for the term of the license or permit. Satisfactory evidence or coverage by insurance shall be filed with the City Manager before the license or permit is issued. Each license or permit shall terminate upon termination of the required insurance coverage.
(2) The amount of insurance shall be set by Council ordinance.
(F) City license holders may be subject to criminal history background checks.
(`89 Code, § 85.010) (Am. Ord. 680, passed 6-9-09)
Cross-reference:
Criminal history background checks, see §§ 60.01 et seq.