CHAPTER 110: LICENSES
Section
General Provisions
   110.001   Required
   110.002   Payment of fee
   110.003   Application for license
   110.004   Issuance
   110.005   Approval of bonds
   110.006   Term
   110.007   Display required
   110.008   Displaying license unlawfully
   110.009   Suspension, revocation
   110.010   Change of name
Fee Schedule
   110.025   Levied generally
   110.026   Licenses issued by city attorney’s office
   110.027   Licenses issued by parks, recreation and forestry department
   110.028   Licenses issued by planning and development services
   110.029   Licenses issued by public health director
   110.030   Health department follow-up inspection fee
   110.031   Health department temporary event fee
   110.032   Licenses issued by police department
   110.033   Annual licenses issued by fire department
   110.034   One-time permits issued by fire department
   110.035   Fire department inspection for licenses issued by other city departments
   110.036   Licenses issued by the public works department
   110.037   Health department inspections for licenses issued by other city departments
Cross-reference:
   Advertising vehicles, see §§ 97.035 through 97.039
   Airports, see ch. 99
   Alcoholic beverages, see ch. 111
   Amusements, see ch. 113
   Animals and fowl, see ch. 90
   Arborist’s license, see §§ 94.060 through 94.068
   Classes of electrical licenses, see § 150.206
   Courtesy benches, see §§ 96.160 through 96.166
   Escort services, see ch. 118
   Food and food handlers, see ch. 112
   License for pest control, see §§ 120.020 through 120.027
   Licensing of certain animals, see §§ 90.075 through 90.077
   Manufactured home park license, see §§ 152.030 through 152.032
   Pawnbrokers and dealers in precious metals and gems, see ch. 116
   Peddler’s permit, see §§ 117.020 through 117.030
   Peddlers and vendors, see ch. 117
   Plumbing, see ch. 131
   Retail sales and service tax, see §§ 37.001 through 37.007
   Revenues and special funds, see § 36.002
   Sales, see ch. 117
   Sign and outdoor advertising licenses, see ch. 155
   Surface ambulance services, see §§ 124.080 through 124.082
   Taxation, see ch. 37
   Use tax, see §§ 37.020 through 37.023
   Vehicles for hire, see ch. 124
Statutory reference:
   Municipal trade regulation and licenses, see SDCL ch. 9-34
   Professions and occupations, see SDCL title 36
   Trade regulation, see SDCL title 37
GENERAL PROVISIONS
§ 110.001 REQUIRED.
   No person shall engage in any activity for which a license is required without first having obtained a license therefor as required by this Code or city ordinance.
(1957 Rev. Ords., § 8.108; 1992 Code, § 23-1)
§ 110.002 PAYMENT OF FEE.
   Except as may be otherwise provided, an applicant for license shall pay the amount of the license fee to the city department issuing the license.
(1957 Rev. Ords., § 8.101; 1992 Code, § 23-2)
§ 110.003 APPLICATION FOR LICENSE.
   (a)   Except as may be otherwise provided, an applicant for a license shall make and file application in writing with the city department responsible for issuing the license on the form prescribed. The application shall contain that information as required by the department or as provided by this Code or city ordinance and must show that the applicant is eligible for the license for which application is made. If required, the applicant shall verify the application.
   (b)   Unless otherwise provided, an application for license shall state the following:
      (1)   The name and address of applicant;
      (2)   Trade name if any under which the license is to be exercised;
      (3)   If a partnership, the name and address of each partner;
      (4)   If a corporation, the names and addresses of the officers;
      (5)   Place of business or location where the license is to be exercised;
      (6)   Description of the activity to be carried on under the license;
      (7)   The information as required by this Code, city ordinance or by the city council showing the applicant is entitled to the license and that he or she is a proper person, and the proper place for the exercise thereof will be licensed;
      (8)   The information as required by this Code or city ordinance as may be necessary for determination of the amount of the license fee;
      (9)   If the application is for the license described in § 110.026, the application shall contain in addition:
         A.   Written proof that the applicant is over the age of 21 years;
         B.   One photograph of the applicant at least two inches by two inches and a complete set of the applicant’s fingerprints shall be taken by the police chief or his or her agent; and
         C.   All previous addresses during the past five years immediately prior to the present address of the applicant.
      (10)   The local address and telephone number where the applicant may be reached while doing business within the city.
(1957 Rev. Ords., § 8.102; 1992 Code, § 23-3) (Ord. 19-78, passed 2-27-1978; Ord. 21-78, passed 3-6-1978; Ord. 69-93, passed 9-7-1993)
§ 110.004 ISSUANCE.
   Licenses shall be issued by the responsible city department if the applicant has complied with all requirements for issuance of the license. All licenses shall be signed by the responsible department. If a license is denied by the responsible city department, the applicant may appeal, pursuant to §§ 30.040 through 30.046 of this Code.
(1957 Rev. Ords., § 8.103; 1992 Code, § 23-4) (Ord. 112-96, passed 10-7-1996; Ord. 43-07, passed 3-5-2007)
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