(A) General rule. Except as otherwise provided in this code, all licenses and permits granted by the city shall be governed by this chapter.
(B) Acts prohibited. No person shall conduct any activity or use any property for which a license or permit is required by law or this code without a valid license or permit for the activity or use.
(C) Application.
(1) Every license application shall be made to the City Administrator on a form provided for it. The application shall be accompanied by the prescribed fee.
(2) If, after investigation, the City Administrator is satisfied that all requirements of law and this code have been met, the City Administrator shall present the application to the Council for action or, if the license or permit does not require Council approval, the City Administrator shall issue the license or permit.
(D) Bond.
(1) If a bond is required for a license or permit, the bond shall be a corporate surety bond executed on a form approved by the City Attorney and shall be filed with the City Administrator before the license or permit is issued.
(2) The bond shall be conditioned on the following:
(a) The license or permit is in compliance with the code provisions and laws pertaining to the licensed or permitted activity; and
(b) The license or permit holder indemnifies the city and holds it harmless from all loss or damage by reason of inadequate work performed by the license or permit holder or by reason of accident caused by the license or permit holder's negligence, agents or employees.
(E) Insurance.
(1) When a license or permit holder is required to have in force an insurance policy, the policy's substance and form shall be approved by the City Attorney. The policy shall not permit cancellation without 15-days’ prior notice to the city, and the coverage shall be for the term of the license or permit.
(2) Satisfactory evidence of insurance coverage shall be filed with the City Administrator before the license or permit is issued. Each license or permit shall terminate upon termination of the required insurance coverage.
(F) Prorated fees. License fees shall not be prorated unless otherwise specified by this code or by
law.
(G) Refunds. License fees shall not be refunded in whole or in part unless otherwise specified by this code or by law.
(H) Duration of license. Unless otherwise specified, a license shall be valid for a calendar year, expire on December 31 or shall be valid for the part of the year for which it is issued, whichever is less.
(I) Transfers. No license issued under this code may be transferred to any other person. If a license relates to specific premises, the license shall not be changed to another location without approval of the Council or other licensing authority.
(1987 Code, § 401.01)