A. Every person seeking a license under this chapter shall file a written application with the chief on the form provided by the city. The application shall contain the following information:
1. Name, description, driver's license number, social security number or taxpayer identification number, state sales tax number, and date and place of birth of the applicant;
2. Permanent home address, telephone number, and local address and telephone number for the applicant;
3. A brief description of the nature of the business, the goods to be sold and/or services to be performed;
4. If employed by another, the current address, name, telephone number and facsimile number of the employer;
5. The place of manufacture or production of goods being offered for sale, the present location of such goods and the proposed method of delivery;
6. A sworn statement disclosing whether a permit or license issued to the applicant has been revoked during the past five (5) years;
7. A photograph of each applicant seeking a license, taken within sixty (60) days immediately prior to filing of the application. Said photograph shall be approximately two inches by two inches (2" x 2") and shall show the head and shoulders of the applicant in a clear manner;
8. A complete set of fingerprints of each applicant in a form approved by the chief of police;
9. A sworn statement disclosing all convictions of crimes, including, but not limited to, misdemeanors and violations of city ordinances; the date, the nature of the offense and the penalty assessed therefor;
10. A statement that the license, if granted, shall not be used or represented as an endorsement by the city for activities thereunder;
11. The application shall be sworn to by each applicant and shall be accompanied by the fee for each person to be covered by such license.
B. The license provided for in this chapter shall be issued for a period not to exceed one year. The license may be voluntarily surrendered by the licensee prior to the end of the term for which it is issued.
C. At the time the application is filed with the chief, the applicant shall pay a nonrefundable fee to cover the cost to the city of processing the application and investigating the facts stated therein, including the cost of fingerprinting and background checks. The fees shall be in an amount established by the city council from time to time by resolution. There shall also be a fee in an amount established by the city council from time to time by resolution for the issuance of a duplicate identification card if the licensee has lost his or her license or identification card. In the event an applicant makes application for a peddler's and solicitor's license within sixty (60) days after the expiration of his or her such license for the preceding year, and no complaints have been made against such applicant within the term of such prior license and such prior license has not been revoked or suspended, no investigation fee shall be charged at the time of application.
D. A license may be issued, denied or revoked by the chief pursuant to this chapter. (Ord. 573, 12-9-2014)