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Chapter 212 FEES
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Chapter 576 VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC
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Chapter 600 ZONING
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§ 453-306. License application.
[Amended 4-25-2022 by Ord. No. 34-2022]
   A.   Notice of license availability. Applications for mobile vending license will be available in the Property Maintenance Division.
   B.   Application.
      (1)   Any person interested in applying for a mobile vendor's license may make application by filing such forms containing the required information with the Property Maintenance Division with a nonrefundable application fee as provided in Chapter 212, Fees. The application shall at a minimum set forth:13
         (a)   True name and address of the applicant. P.O. Boxes will not be permitted.
         (b)   Photographs and specifications of the proposed mobile vendor unit to be used in sufficient detail showing compliance with the design criteria, standards, and specifications in § 453-307 herein.
         (c)   Sufficient detail about the proposed mobile vendor and the merchandise proposed for sale must be submitted with the application for evaluation and compliance with applicable City and state health codes, along with copies of the required City and state health permits.
         (d)   A copy of the applicant's business privilege license.
         (e)   The names, addresses and percentage of stock owned by shareholders in a corporate applicant, and the percentage interest of each partner in a partnership applicant.
         (f)   A copy of the permit allowing for the use of on-unit heating, cooking, water, electrical or cooling devices, if applicable. Utility connections to neighboring properties shall be prohibited.
         (g)   A complete listing of the items to be offered for sale or distribution.
         (h)   The general areas the mobile vendor would like to operate.
         (i)   The dimensions of the mobile vending unit.
      (2)   Applications will be initially reviewed by the Property Maintenance Division for completeness. Incomplete applications may be amended one time and resubmitted.
   C.   Review of applications. The Manager of the Property Maintenance Division or his designee shall complete the review of all applications filed and notify the applicants of the results thereof in writing. An application shall be denied and the applicant shall be ineligible for a mobile vendor license if:
      (1)   The application is incomplete in any material respect.
      (2)   The proposed mobile vendor unit does not comply with the design criteria, standards or specifications and/or applicable health requirements.
      (3)   The applicant does not have a business privilege license.
      (4)   The applicant, or any natural person having an interest in the entity making the application, has:
         (a)   Within the past five years held or had an interest in a mobile vendor license that has been revoked.
         (b)   Within the past 10 years been convicted of selling, offering to sell or possession with intent to sell a controlled substance or convicted of a felony.
      (5)   If an application is denied, the applicant shall be notified in writing of the reason(s) therefor within 10 days.
   D.   Each license shall be issued for one calendar year and shall be subject to review during the calendar year for adherence to the requirements of this Part.
13.   Editor's Note: Amended during codification (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Part 2).