Any person desiring to engage in business as a contractor within the corporate limits of this city must comply with the two (2) following requirements:
A. Prior to engaging in any subject business activity during any calendar year, he or she must register for the calendar year as a contractor by completing and filing a registration form in the office of the recorder.
B. Prior to the performance of any services in connection with any specific contract or job, the person shall secure a license to engage in the performance of service connected with said specific job or contract from the office of the recorder. (Prior code § 9-433)