The purpose of this chapter is to require businesses and occupations located within the municipal limits to obtain an annual certificate from the city so that the following public purposes may be accomplished: ensuring compliance with zoning and land use regulations; enabling the public safety to be aware of buildings being used for commercial purposes so as to assist in fire protection; identifying businesses that should be listing property for taxation; protecting the public from scam artists and con men; and any other lawful purpose related to the exercise of the city’s general police power, and the public health, welfare and safety.
(Ord. 2016-08, passed 5-3-2016)