An application for a permit required by § 118.095 shall be obtained from the City Clerk’s office and the permit shall be issued by the Building Commissioner. On the application, the applicant shall state who has hired him or her to do the particular work. In addition, the applicant shall file with the City Clerk a statement listing the training and experience tending to qualify the applicant for the performance of landscaping. In the case of firms or corporations, the statement shall cover the training and experience of responsible officers. The City Clerk shall make an investigation of the training, experience and general qualifications of the applicant. If the City Clerk does not approve of the applicant, the recommendation shall be forwarded to Council, which may approve or disapprove the application. Any disapproval of an application shall be based on the fact that the applicant is not qualified to fulfill the requirements in regard to the business, as set forth in this subchapter and in any rules or regulations controlling this type of business or activity.
(2000 Code, § 5.32.020)