(A) General rule. Except as otherwise provided in this code, all licenses and permits granted by the city shall be governed by the provisions of this chapter.
(B) Acts prohibited. No person shall conduct any activity or use any property for which a license or permit is required by law or this code without a currently valid license or permit for such activity or use.
(C) Application. Every application for a license shall be made to the City Administrator-Treasurer on a form provided by him or her. It shall be accompanied by payment to the City Administrator-Treasurer of the prescribed fee. If, after investigation, the City Administrator- Treasurer is satisfied that all requirements of law and this code have been met, he or she shall present the application to the Council for action of, if the license or permit does not require Council approval, he or she shall issue the license or permit.
(D) Bond. Where a bond is required for any license or permit, the bond shall be a corporate surety bond executed on a form approved by the City Attorney and shall be filed with the City Administrator- Treasurer before the license or permit is issued. Except where otherwise provided, a bond shall be in the amount of $1,000, conditioned that the licensee or permittee shall comply with the applicable ordinance and laws pertaining to the licensed or permitted activity and that the licensee or permittee will indemnify the city and save it harmless from all loss or damage by reason of inadequate work performed by him or her or by reason of accident caused by the negligence of the licensee or permittee, his or her agents or employees.
(2009 Code, § 501.01) Penalty, see § 10.99