A. Application: Every person desiring to conduct any business, or other activity, in the city, shall submit and file an application for license, in writing, with the city clerk. The city clerk shall provide each applicant with the proper application form. Each application shall be accompanied by the necessary business license fee.
B. Contents: Each application shall be submitted with the representation of truthfulness. It shall set forth, in writing:
1. The name of the applicant;
2. The applicant's place of permanent residence;
3. Local business address, if different than residence address;
4. Description of the activity to be licensed, its location, and whether or not the activity is a seasonal business;
5. The amount of the necessary fee;
6. Whether the applicant shall act as principal or agent;
a. If acting as agent, the name and place of business of the principal or employer;
7. Dates of delivery for goods or wares sold (for transient vendors only);
8. The dates of issuance and expiration.
C. Review Process: Upon receipt of an application and fee, the application shall be reviewed and investigated by the city clerk.
D. Issuance/Denial: Upon completion of the review process, the city clerk shall either issue or deny the business license. Issuance of a business license is contingent upon a business being in compliance with all applicable zoning and fire codes, and any other laws and regulations which protect the health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of the city. If the city clerk, after review of the application, determines that it is not in the best interest of the city to authorize the event applied for, or that it may be detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare, the application shall be denied; otherwise, the application shall be granted.
E. Appeal: In the event the city clerk shall deny a business license, the applicant may appeal to the city council. The application shall be reviewed by the city council at its next regularly scheduled meeting. After hearing reports deemed relevant from the city clerk and the applicant, the city council shall determine if the license shall be granted or denied.
F. Amendment Of Application: Applicants and licensees shall have the right to amend, update, and/or change applications and licenses; provided, however, the amendment, update, and/or change does not materially alter compliance with the provisions of this title. Each amendment, update, and/or change shall be accompanied by the necessary fee. (Ord. 364-2016, 5-10-2016)