A. Applications for licensing or registration shall be on forms provided by the city. Forms must be completed in full and be accompanied by proof of the insurance and bond coverage required in this chapter and by the fee appropriate to the class and trade license desired. Applications shall be approved or denied by the building official within thirty (30) days after the completed form, applicable materials, and fee have been received. Applicants for a specific trade required to have a license under Idaho state code are required to provide proof that they possess the license in good standing. No fee is required for contractors who are subject only to registration.
B. In addition to requirements set out in this chapter, an applicant for either class A-1 or A-2 builder's license must provide proof of five (5) years' continuous satisfactory experience performing the applicable class A types of work or proof of an equivalent license in good standing from another jurisdiction, or must take and pass a written proficiency examination from the city building official.
C. Any applicant aggrieved by a decision to deny a license may appeal such decision in writing within ten (10) days, and within fifteen (15) days shall be granted a hearing before the public works director or his designee.
D. The building official shall maintain a register of the names and business addresses of each contractor licensed by, or registered with, the city.
E. Licenses shall not be transferable nor shall any part of any license fee be refundable. (Ord. 2749, 2004)