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* Cross References: Beekeeping regulated, § 11-3; dance halls regulated, § 11-15; drinking establishments regulated, §§ 11-17, 11-18; filling stations prohibited on a portion of Congress Street, § 11-21; guest register required for hotels, rooming houses, motels, § 11-26; license and privilege taxes generally, ch. 19; bond required for transient merchants, § 19-27; planning and zoning generally, ch. 23.
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Editor’s note: Pursuant to Resolution 23599, adopted April 18, 2023, the city finds that Regulatory Requirements, as well as any other city law, rule, regulation, practice or policy that falls within the definition of "occupational licensing requirement" in A.R.S. § 9-842, is necessary to protect the public health, safety, and welfare. Municipal Regulatory Requirements, rules, regulations, practices, and policies are hereby ratified and affirmed and will continue in full force and effect in accordance with their terms until modified by action of the mayor and council or other appropriate city official.
Art. I. Auctions and Auctioneers, §§ 7-1--7-25
Art. II. Peddlers, §§ 7-26--7-61
Art. III. Fortunetellers, §§ 7-62--7-79
Art. IV. Going-Out-of-Business, Fire, Etc., Sales, §§ 7-80--7-96
Art. V. Pawnbrokers and Secondhand Dealers, §§ 7-97--7-116
Art. VI. Escorts and Escort Bureaus, §§ 7-117--7-129
Art. VII. Massage Establishments, §§ 7-130--7-159
Art. VIII. Drive-In Restaurants, §§ 7-160--7-200
Art. IX. Swap Meets, §§ 7-201--7-205.1
Art. X. Adult Entertainment Enterprises and Establishments, §§ 7-206--7-218
Art. XI. Reserved
Art. XII. Adult Care Homes and Facilities, §§ 7-219--7-299
Art. XIII. Street Fairs, §§ 7-300--7-310
Art. XIV. Vending Machines, §§ 7-311--7-349
Art. XV. Dance Halls, §§ 7-350--7-385
Art. XVI. Community Special Event, §§ 7-386--7-409
Art. XVII. Late Night Retail Establishments, §§ 7-410--7-424
Art. XVIII. General Provisions, § 7-425
Art. XIX. Tobacco Retail Establishments, §§ 7-426 – 7-434
Art. XX. Hotels, §§ 7-440--7-448
Art. XXI. Alarm Companies and Users, §§ 7-449--7-479
Div. 1. Alarm Company Licenses, §§ 7-449--7-464
Div. 2. Alarm User Registration and Fees, §§ 7-465--7-479
Art. XXII. Merchants' Disclosure Requirements, §§ 7-480--7-489
Art. XXIII. Ice Cream Truck Vendors, §§ 7-490--7-500
Art. XXIV. Lessors of Commercial Real Property Disclosure Requirements, §§ 7-501--7-504
Art. XXV. Pet Stores and Pet Dealers, § 7-505 – 7-509
Art. XXVI. Third-Party Restaurant Delivery Services, §§ 7-510 – 7-513
Art. XXVII. Towing Carriers, §§ 7-514 – 7-528
Article I. Auctions and Auctioneers
Sec. 7-1. Definitions.
Sec. 7-2. Exemptions from article.
Sec. 7-3. Application for auction house license.
Sec. 7-4. Application for class B license.
Sec. 7-5. Bond required for class B and auction house license.
Sec. 7-6. Investigation of applications; issuance of licenses.
Sec. 7-7. Notification to fire chief required of possession of hazardous substances; duty to update; hazardous substances defined.
Sec. 7-8. Auction house or auction prohibited in connection with or on premises of wholesale or retail businesses; exception.
Sec. 7-9. Sales of merchant's stock on hand--Duration; to be bona fide.
Sec. 7-10. Same--Application.
Sec. 7-11. "Capping", "boosting", false bidding prohibited.
Secs. 7-12--7-15. Reserved.
Sec. 7-16. Advertising.
Secs. 7-17--7-25. Reserved.
Article II. Peddlers
Sec. 7-26. Definitions.
Sec. 7-27. License requirements.
Sec. 7-28. Insurance.
Sec. 7-29. Unlawful activities.
Sec. 7-30. Setback requirements.
Sec. 7-31. Operating before or after required closing time.
Sec. 7-32. License revocation.
Sec. 7-33. Violations and penalties.
Sec. 7-34. Enforcement authority.
Sec. 7-35. Jurisdiction of court.
Sec. 7-36. Commencement of civil infraction proceedings.
Sec. 7-37. Appeal of court decision.
Secs. 7-38--7-61. Reserved.
Article III. Fortunetellers
Sec. 7-62. Definitions.
Sec. 7-63. Approval and license required.
Sec. 7-64. Investigation of applicants; application for license; fee; issuance of license.
Sec. 7-65. Revocation of license.
Sec. 7-66. Persons regulated.
Sec. 7-67. License required for each place of business; scope of licenses.
Sec. 7-68. Transferability of licenses; fee.
Sec. 7-69. Reserved.
Secs. 7-70--7-79. Reserved.
Article IV. Going-Out-of-Business, Fire, Etc., Sales
Sec. 7-80. Definitions.
Sec. 7-81. Exemptions from article.
Sec. 7-82. Permit required.
Sec. 7-83. Application for permit; fee required.
Sec. 7-84. Issuance, renewal, effect of permit.
Sec. 7-85. Rules and regulations governing sales.
Sec. 7-86. Disposal at auction; approval required.
Sec. 7-87. Revocation of permit for violations.
Sec. 7-88. Revocation procedure--Appeal.
Sec. 7-89. Requirements for permittee sign.
Secs. 7-90--7-96. Reserved.
Article V. Pawnbrokers and Secondhand Dealers
Sec. 7-97. Definitions.
Sec. 7-98. Duty to report receipt of articles to police.
Sec. 7-99. Contents of report to police.
Sec. 7-100. Form of reports; when due; imposition of fee.
Sec. 7-101. Requirements; record of transactions; police department hold on property.
Sec. 7-102. Prohibited acts.
Sec. 7-103. Violations, penalties.
Sec. 7-104. Scope.
Sec. 7-105. Property included.
Sec. 7-106. Initiation of petition.
Sec. 7-107. Service of the petition; notice of hearing.
Sec. 7-108. Claimant's rights.
Sec. 7-109. Hearing officer.
Sec. 7-110. Conduct of hearing.
Sec. 7-111. Judicial review.
Sec. 7-112. Release of property.
Sec. 7-113. Limited effect of hearing officer decision.
Sec. 7-114. Provisions severable.
Sec. 7-115. Grounds for denial and revocation of license.
Sec. 7-116. Revocation hearing.
Article VI. Escorts and Escort Bureaus
Sec. 7-117. Definitions.
Sec. 7-118. Licensing of escorts and escort bureaus required; unlawful acts.
Sec. 7-119. License application--Required; fee.
Sec. 7-120. Same--Contents.
Sec. 7-121. Grounds for denial of license.
Sec. 7-122. Place of business; license nontransferable.
Sec. 7-123. Licensee records and reports required.
Sec. 7-124. Revocation of license; grounds.
Sec. 7-125. Procedure for revocation.
Sec. 7-126. Penalty.
Secs. 7-127--7-129. Reserved.
Article VII. Massage Establishments
Sec. 7-130. Statement of intent.
Sec. 7-131. Definitions.
Sec. 7-132. Reserved.
Sec. 7-133. Licensing of massage establishments required.
Sec. 7-134. New license application; fee.
Sec. 7-135. Same--Contents.
Sec. 7-136. License application investigation.
Sec. 7-137. Massage establishment license; inspections.
Sec. 7-138. Massage therapist license; special requirements.
Sec. 7-139. Criminal record as grounds for denial.
Sec. 7-140. Display of license.
Sec. 7-141. Change of location or employment.
Sec. 7-142. Renewal.
Sec. 7-143. Sale, transfer or expansion.
Sec. 7-144. Other unlawful activities; general penalty.
Sec. 7-145. Revocation of license; grounds.
Sec. 7-146. Denial or revocation of license; appeal.
Sec. 7-147. Applicability of regulations to existing businesses.
Sec. 7-148. Reserved.
Sec. 7-149. Reserved.
Sec. 7-150. Finance director may formulate rules.
Sec. 7-151. Administrative rules.
Secs. 7-152--7-159. Reserved.
Article VIII. Drive-In Restaurants
Sec. 7-160. Definitions and rules of construction.
Sec. 7-161. License required.
Sec. 7-162. Application for license required; form and contents.
Sec. 7-163. Plat or drawing to accompany application.
Sec. 7-164. Application fee.
Sec. 7-165. Bond or liability insurance required.
Sec. 7-166. Standards for issuing license.
Sec. 7-167. Duration, scope, transfer of licenses.
Sec. 7-168. Compliance with article required.
Sec. 7-169. Licensee to maintain quiet and good order.
Sec. 7-170. Noise, other disturbances by patrons prohibited.
Sec. 7-171. Refuse, waste to be placed in containers; littering prohibited.
Sec. 7-172. General cleanliness of premises; refuse containers required; disposal of refuse by licensee.
Sec. 7-173. Sales from windows, other openings.
Sec. 7-174. Access required.
Sec. 7-175. Illumination required.
Sec. 7-176. Paving or treatment of parking area.
Sec. 7-177. Barrier or walls required.
Sec. 7-178. License additional to other licenses.
Sec. 7-179. Revocation of license authorized; grounds.
Sec. 7-180. Procedure for license revocation.
Secs. 7-181--7-200. Reserved.
Article IX. Swap Meets
Sec. 7-201. Definitions.
Sec. 7-202. Unlawful practices of swap meet proprietor.
Sec. 7-202.1. Swap meet proprietor license application.
Sec. 7-203. Unlawful practices of swap meet vendor.
Sec. 7-204. Regulations.
Sec. 7-205. Administration.
Sec. 7-205.1. Penalty.
Article X. Adult Entertainment Enterprises and Establishments
Sec. 7-206. Purpose and intent.
Sec. 7-207. Definitions.
Sec. 7-208. Exempt activities.
Sec. 7-209. Licensing required; expiration; annual renewal; unlawful acts.
Sec. 7-210. License application procedure and fees; renewal procedure and fees; hearing; appeal.
Sec. 7-211. License application procedure; renewal; contents.
Sec. 7-212. Grounds for denial of license.
Sec. 7-213. Place of business, license nontransferable, available for inspection, spacing requirements set, exemption.
Sec. 7-214. Licensee records and reports required.
Sec. 7-215. Revocation of license; grounds.
Sec. 7-216. Revocation hearing.
Sec. 7-217. Unlawful activities; posting required.
Sec. 7-218. Minimum mandatory penalties, subsequent convictions.
Article XI. Reserved
Article XII. Adult Care Homes and Facilities
Sec. 7-219. License for adult care homes and adult care facility required.
Sec. 7-220. Adult care license application; information required.
Sec. 7-221. Adult care license; inspection required.
Sec. 7-222. Adult care license; special requirements.
Sec. 7-223. Annual fee.
Sec. 7-224. Violations declared a civil infraction.
Secs. 7-225--7-299. Reserved.
Article XIII. Street Fairs
Sec. 7-300. Definitions.
Sec. 7-301. Street fair vendors.
Sec. 7-302. Animals prohibited; exceptions.
Sec. 7-303. Violation; penalties.
Sec. 7-304--7-310. Reserved.
Article XIV. Vending Machines
Sec. 7-311. License and registration required.
Sec. 7-312. Gambling devices not permitted.
Sec. 7-313. Application for license and registration.
Sec. 7-314. Application fee.
Sec. 7-315. Investigation.
Sec. 7-316. Identification marks and numbers.
Sec. 7-317. Seizure of machines.
Sec. 7-318. Revocation of license.
Sec. 7-319. Merchandise vending devices exempted.
Secs. 7-320--7-349. Reserved.
Article XV. Dance Halls
Sec. 7-350. Definitions.
Sec. 7-351. License required.
Sec. 7-352. License application.
Sec. 7-353. Types of licenses; fees.
Sec. 7-354. Grounds for denial of license.
Sec. 7-355. Place of business; license non-transferable, available for inspection; license posted.
Sec. 7-356. Revocation of license; grounds.
Sec. 7-357. Revocation hearing.
Sec. 7-358. Age restrictions.
Sec. 7-359. Location supervisors.
Sec. 7-360. Notification of hours of operation; prohibited operation during certain hours.
Sec. 7-361. Liquor establishments; cigarette machines and sales.
Sec. 7-362. Prohibited activities.
Sec. 7-363. Additional responsibilities; responsibility for patron conduct.
Sec. 7-364. Penalty; violation declared a nuisance; assessment of administrative charge.
Sec. 7-365. After hours operation.
Sec. 7-366. Authority of the chief of police; security; closure of operations.
Sec. 7-367. Provisions severable.
Secs. 7-368--7-400. Reserved.
Article XVI. Community Special Events
Sec. 7-401. Regulated.
Secs. 7-402--7-409. Reserved.
Article XVII. Late Night Retail Establishments
Sec. 7-410. Definitions.
Sec. 7-411. Required interior safety and security measures; deadline for compliance.
Sec. 7-412. Required exterior lighting; deadline for compliance.
Sec. 7-413. Non-compliance unlawful; two or more violations good cause for revocation of occupational license.
Sec. 7-414. Promulgation of regulations.
Secs. 7-415--7-424. Reserved.
Art. XVIII. General Provisions
Sec. 7-425. Fingerprinting procedures.
Article XIX. Tobacco Retail Establishments
Sec. 7-426. Purpose and intent.
Sec. 7-427. Definitions.
Sec. 7-429. Accessibility of tobacco products.
Sec. 7-430. Minimum legal sales age for tobacco products.
Sec. 7-431. Signage.
Sec. 7-432. Violation – Penalty.
Sec. 7-433. Applicability of other laws.
Sec. 7-434. Hearing upon suspension or revocation by the department.
Sec. 7-435. License for smoke shop required.
Sec. 7-436. Smoke shop license application; information required.
Secs. 7-437 – 7-439. Reserved.
Article XX. Hotels
Sec. 7-440. Definitions.
Sec. 7-441. Guest register required; guest identification required.
Sec. 7-442. Limitation on consecutive rentals.
Sec. 7-443. Notification to licensee of violation by employee.
Sec. 7-444. Suspension of business license; grounds; penalties.
Sec. 7-445. Hearing upon suspension.
Sec. 7-446. Operating on a suspended license.
Secs. 7-447--7-448. Reserved.
Article XXI. Alarm Companies and Users
Division 1. Alarm Company Licenses
Sec. 7-449. Applicability.
Sec. 7-450. Definitions.
Sec. 7-451. License required.
Sec. 7-452. Types of licenses; reciprocity.
Sec. 7-453. Alarm business license applications; contents.
Sec. 7-454. Alarm agent license applications.
Sec. 7-455. Background investigation; fingerprints.
Sec. 7-456. Fees; display of licenses.
Sec. 7-457. Renewal of license.
Sec. 7-458. Issuance; grounds for denial; petition for review.
Sec. 7-459. Suspension or revocation; grounds.
Sec. 7-460. Suspension or revocation procedure; hearing.
Sec. 7-461. Suspension or revocation; notice to reciprocal licensors.
Sec. 7-462. Application after denial, suspension or revocation of license.
Sec. 7-463. Termination and cancellation of license; notice.
Sec. 7-464. Violation.
Division 2. Alarm User Registration and Fees
Sec. 7-465. Alarm administration.
Sec. 7-466. Alarm business duties.
Sec. 7-467. Alarm user's and proprietor alarm owner duties.
Sec. 7-468. Activation for unauthorized purposes.
Sec. 7-469. Shutting off after sounding alarm.
Sec. 7-470. Automatic or prerecorded messages or signals.
Sec. 7-471. Confidentiality.
Sec. 7-472. Government immunity
Sec. 7-473. Grace period.
Sec. 7-474. Alarm user registration.
Sec. 7-475. Excessive false alarms/failure to register.
Sec. 7-476. Assessment petition.
Sec. 7-477. Suspension of response.
Sec. 7-478. Reinstatement.
Sec. 7-479. Alarm user awareness class.
Article XXII. Merchants' Disclosure Requirements
Sec. 7-480. Requiring merchants to make certain disclosures related to the sale of motorized skateboards and motorized play vehicles; penalty.
Sec. 7-481. Requiring merchants to make certain disclosures related to the sale of motorized bicycles or tricycles; penalty.
Secs. 7-482--7-489. Reserved.
Article XXIII. Ice Cream Truck Vendors
Sec. 7-490. Definitions.
Sec. 7-491. License requirements and application procedures.
Sec. 7-492. Appeal procedures.
Sec. 7-493. Display of license.
Sec. 7-494. Penalties.
Sec. 7-495. Separate license required to operate in city parks and other city property.
Secs. 7-496--7-500. Reserved.
Article XXIV. Lessors of Commercial Real Property Disclosure Requirements
Sec. 7-501. Definitions.
Sec. 7-502. Disclosure required.
Sec. 7-503. Exemptions.
Sec. 7-504. Violation declared a civil infraction.
Article XXV. Pet Stores and Pet Dealers
Sec. 7-505. Pet stores and pet dealers; definitions; prohibitions on dog and cat purchases; recordkeeping; and penalties.
Secs. 7-506 – 7-509. Reserved.
Article XXVI. Third-Party Restaurant Delivery Services
Sec. 7-510. Definitions.
Sec. 7-511. Advertisement of services or delivery for non-partnered restaurants prohibited.
Sec. 7-512. Commission fees not to exceed 15% during time of declared emergency; exclusion of certain restaurants.
Sec. 7-513. Penalties.
Article XXVII. Towing Carriers
Sec. 7-514. Definitions.
Sec. 7-515. Applicability.
Sec. 7-516. Private parking areas-generally.
Sec. 7-517. Required signs.
Sec. 7-518. Exemption from sign requirements.
Sec. 7-519. Permission to tow required.
Sec. 7-520. Photographic evidence of parking violation required.
Sec. 7-521. Notice to Police Department required.
Sec. 7-522. Staging prohibited.
Sec. 7-523. Reasonable care required.
Sec. 7-524. Release of motor vehicles.
Sec. 7-525. Maximum charge for towing.
Sec. 7-526. No charge for incomplete service call.
Sec. 7-527. Violations.
Sec. 7-528. Penalties.