(A) Applications for licenses for peddlers or solicitors shall be filed with the Village Manager on a form to be furnished by the Village Manager, which shall require, at least, the following information:
(1) The name of the applicant;
(2) If the applicant is an individual, a physical description of the applicant;
(3) The applicant’s Social Security number or federal identification number;
(4) The name and address of the person by whom the applicant is employed or for whom he or she is soliciting, if any, and the length of the applicant’s service with such employer or person;
(5) If the applicant is an individual, all places of residence of the applicant and all employment during the preceding year;
(6) The nature and character of the goods to be sold or services to be furnished by the applicant or the purpose for which funds are being peddled or solicited;
(7) The names of other municipalities in which the applicant has recently conducted peddling or solicitation activities;
(8) Verification that the applicant or his or her employer has complied with the requirements of R.C. Chapter 1716 pertaining to charitable solicitations, if applicable; and
(9) If the applicant is a recognized religious or charitable not for profit organization, proof of tax exempt status.
(B) Applicants who are individuals shall furnish a recent photograph of himself or herself not more than one year old.
(C) Applications shall be made at least 48 hours before the license is issued.
(D) If the Village Manager determines after an investigation, that the information furnished under the requirements of division (A) above is correct; that the applicant proposes to engage in lawful commercial or professional enterprise and that neither the applicant nor the enterprise upon which the applicant proposes to engage constitutes a clear and present danger to the residents of the municipality, he or she shall issue a license to the applicant.
(E) The license fee charged by the Village Manager shall be as set forth from time to time by ordinance. All annual licenses issued under the provisions of this chapter shall expire on December 31 in the year when issued. Other licenses shall expire on the date specified in the license.
(Ord. 2003-5, passed 3-17-2003)
Editor’s note:
A copy of the most recent ordinance establishing current village fees and service charges is available at village offices during normal business hours.