The city may cause any applicant for a new business and occupation license to be investigated for compliance with the laws of the state and of the city. The aforesaid investigation may be conducted by the fire marshal, the building official, or their respective designee. If it appears that all conditions requisite to the issuance of a license have been substantially met and that no life safety hazards exist at the premises, a license shall be issued. The license will be conditional until such time that the applicant is in total compliance with the applicable laws, including building, fire, and life safety codes. Building and occupational licenses issued pursuant to this chapter shall be valid until the end of the final day of the calendar year in which they are issued.
If the licensee fails to comply with applicable laws within sixty (60) days after the license is issued, the city may revoke the license and shall notify the applicant of such decision.
The city of Spirit Lake, by granting a city business license, does not warrant or affirm the safety of any business property. (Ord. 420, 4-11-1997)