CHAPTER 111: BUSINESS REGISTRATION AND REGULATION

Section

   111.01   Definitions

   111.02   Registration of business

   111.03   Business registration fee

   111.04   Renewal

   111.05   Transfer of business registration

   111.06   Denial of business registration; revocation

   111.99   Penalty

§ 111.01 DEFINITIONS.

   For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.

   ENGAGING IN BUSINESS. Operating, conducting, engaging in, carrying on or pursuing any business, profession, occupation, trade, service or pursuit for the purpose of profit. The provisions of this chapter shall not apply to schools, churches, athletic groups and non-profit organizations, e.g., Boy and Girl Scout programs and Big Brothers/Sisters.

   PERSON. Any individual, male or female, corporation, firm, company, partnership, joint venture, enterprise, association or other entity engaging in a business, profession, occupation or trade.

   PLACE OF BUSINESS. Any location where the business is conducted within the city boundaries.

   SOLICITOR. A person who goes from door to door of single-family dwellings, multi-family dwellings and/or businesses, or who is on the streets and parking lots of the city, for the purpose of selling goods, wares, merchandise or services, or to accept subscriptions or orders thereof, or to accept or request donations for any charitable purpose. SOLICITORS and SOLICITATION shall be regulated by Chapter 112.

(Prior Code, § 8-3-1) (Ord. 531-08, passed 4-22-2008)

§ 111.02 REGISTRATION OF BUSINESS.

   (A)   All persons proposing to engage in business within the city boundaries shall register and pay a business registration fee prior to engaging in business.

   (B)   Individuals shall provide name, business name or doing business as (DBA), local and permanent address, telephone number, contact person and North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) codes, Transaction Privilege Tax (TPT) license number and Employer Identification Number (EIN) number, if applicable.

   (C)   Corporations or other legal entities shall provide business name or DBA address, telephone number, name of an owner, officer, director or registered agent, and NAICS codes, TPT license number and EIN number, if applicable.

   (D)   Registration and fees shall be submitted to the City Clerk.

(Prior Code, § 8-3-2) (Ord. 531-08, passed 4-22-2008)

§ 111.03 BUSINESS REGISTRATION FEE.

   The business registration fee shall be as set by resolution of the City Council.

(Prior Code, § 8-3-3) (Ord. 531-08, passed 4-22-2008; Ord. 686-21, passed 10-13-2021)

§ 111.04 RENEWAL.

   Every person engaging in business shall annually confirm with the City Clerk that the registration information on file is current and pay any fees as established by resolution of the City Council.

(Prior Code, § 8-3-4) (Ord. 531-08, passed 4-22-2008; Ord. 686-21, passed 10-13-2021)

§ 111.05 TRANSFER OF BUSINESS REGISTRATION.

   A business registration may not be transferred or assigned to any person, employee, successor or agent of the named registrant.

(Prior Code, § 8-3-5) (Ord. 531-08, passed 4-22-2008)