A. Purpose: The purpose of this Section is to provide for the licensing and regulation of certain businesses within the City.
B. Applicability Of Provisions: All provisions of Section 3-1-2 of this Chapter, and any other provision which by its terms can apply only to businesses subject to registration fees and not subject to licensing, shall apply in full force and effect to the businesses which are licensed under this Section.
C. Business License Required: All persons engaged in the pursuits, businesses and occupations listed in this Section shall, before commencing business, secure a license from the City under the procedures set forth in this Chapter, and shall pay the license fees set forth in this Section in connection with each pursuit, business or occupation.
D. Investigation Of Applicant: Upon receipt of an application for business license under this Section, the City Clerk-Treasurer shall determine whether the proposed operation conflicts with any ordinance. The City Clerk-Treasurer or designee may investigate the application of the proposed business to determine how such business will affect the public, the level of supervision such business may require, the degree to which such business may attract crowds or children, the accessibility of the proprietors of such business when complaints are made to the City and the possibility of illegal activity at the place of business. If, as a result of such investigation, the City Clerk-Treasurer determines that the issuance of a business license conflicts with any ordinance or is not in the interest of the health, safety and general welfare of the public, the application shall be denied. (Ord. 1997-06, 12-8-1997; amd. 2000 Code; amd. Ord. 2005-02, 4-5-2005)
E. Late Registration Or Renewal; Penalty:
1. If any business fails to obtain the appropriate license pursuant to the terms of this Chapter, or fails to renew an existing license when due, the business shall pay a late fee as established by City Council resolution. This penalty shall be in addition to all other fees imposed by this Chapter.
2. No business license shall be issued until the person applying for such license has paid all prior license fees due to the City. (Ord. 1997-06, 12-8-1997; amd. Ord. 2005-02, 4-5-2005)