§ 3-2-1 DEFINITIONS.

   For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.

   CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT. The central business district of the city includes the streets one block north and south of Main Street from Highway 93 to the hospital and on 93 within the city limits.    

   VENDOR. Any person who goes from house to house or place to place within the city limits, or from a stand, wagon, railcar, motor vehicle or upon any street, or upon any public grounds, or from temporary quarters within the city, whether such business be conducted by personal contact and interview or by use of telephone for such purposes, selling or taking orders for or offering to sell or take orders for goods, wares, merchandise, professional or personal services, or for the making, manufacturing or repairing of any article or thing whatsoever, except those selling to merchants for resale.

(1992 Code, § 6-2-101) (Ord. 2010-03, passed 5-10-2010; Ord. 2019-01, passed 6-19-2019)

§ 3-2-2 VENDOR BUSINESS LICENSE REQUIRED.

   Each individual or entity engaging in vendor type business within the city must first obtain a vendor license. The vendor license must be obtained prior to soliciting any customer or offering any goods or products for sale. No vendor shall park a vehicle or any other movable temporary entity on any public street, alley or private lot between the hours of 9:00 p.m. until 9:00 a.m. without the prior approval of the City Council.

(1992 Code, § 6-2-102) (Ord. 2010-03, passed 5-10-2010; Ord. 2019-01, passed 6-19-2019)

§ 3-2-3 APPLICATION.

   Application for each license shall be made at city hall during regular business hours upon payment of the usual fee therefore and completion of an application.

(1992 Code, § 6-2-103) (Ord. 2010-03, passed 5-10-2010; Ord. 2019-01, passed 6-19-2019)

§ 3-2-4 TERMS AND FEES.

   There shall be three forms of license. The short-term license shall be good for one week from the date of issuance. The long-term license is good from the issue date through December 31 of the same year. The event license shall be good for city parks and ballfields and any other city property for the length of the event only. Fees for each license shall be fixed from time to time by the City Council. Farmers market is a long-term license.

(1992 Code, § 6-2-104) (Ord. 2010-03, passed 5-10-2010; Ord. 2019-01, passed 6-19-2019)

§ 3-2-5 DENIAL OR REVOCATION.

   The city reserves the right to deny a license, or to revoke a license if issued, upon receiving citizen complaints regarding the vendor, merchandise or practices or upon discovering any misrepresentation or falsehood in the application.

(1992 Code, § 6-2-105) (Ord. 2010-03, passed 5-10-2010; Ord. 2019-01, passed 6-19-2019)

§ 3-2-6 CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS.

   License applicants representing bona-fide charitable or fraternal organizations shall be exempt from the license requirement under this chapter. The determination as to whether the applicant is a bona-fide charitable or fraternal organization is within the sole discretion of the City Council.

(1992 Code, § 6-2-106) (Ord. 2010-03, passed 5-10-2010; Ord. 2019-01, passed 6-19-2019)