No person shall engage in any of the trades, businesses, or professions for which licenses are required by Title XI of this code or by any other ordinance of the city or provision of this code without first applying for and obtaining a license from the City Clerk or other duly authorized issuing authority.
Penalty, see § 10.99
(A) All original applications for licenses, unless otherwise specifically provided, shall be made to the City Clerk or other authorized official in writing upon forms to be furnished by him or her and shall contain:
(1) The applicant's full name, address, and telephone number, and the full name of each officer, partner or business associate, if applicable;
(2) His or her present occupation and principal place of business;
(3) His or her place of residence for the preceding five years;
(4) The nature and location of the intended business or enterprise;
(5) The period of time for which the license is desired;
(6) A description of the merchandise, goods or services to be sold;
(7) If a motor vehicle is to be used, a full description of the motor vehicle, including the make, model, year, color, license number, and vehicle registration (VIN) number of the vehicle.
(8) Other information concerning the applicant and his or her business as may be reasonable and proper, having regard to the nature of the license desired.
(B) Any change in the information required by division (A) of this section must be reported to the City Clerk or other authorized official within 14 days of that change.
(C) Renewal of an annual license may be granted to a licensee in good standing on the basis of the original application, unless otherwise provided. However, if a request for renewal is not submitted to the City Clerk or other authorized official within 21 days after the date of expiration for the preceding license, the applicant must fill out an original application.
(D) With each original or renewal application, the applicant shall deposit the fee required for the license requested.
(E) It shall be unlawful to knowingly make any false statement or representation in the license application.
Penalty, see § 10.99
Upon receipt of an application for a license, accompanied by the proper fee if approval by another officer or department is not required, the City Clerk, shall deposit the fee in the general fund of the city and issue to the applicant a proper license certificate signed by the City Clerk.
A license shall not be valid beyond the expiration date therein specified and, unless otherwise provided, shall not extend beyond December 31 of the year issued. However, at any time after December 1, licenses may be issued for the next calendar year. Unless otherwise specified, the full annual fee will be required of licensees irrespective of the date of issuance of the license.
Every license shall be issued to a real party in interest in the enterprise or business, and unless otherwise provided, no license shall be assigned or transferred.
Penalty, see § 10.99
Every licensee carrying on business at a fixed location shall keep posted in a prominent place upon the premises the license certificate. Other licensees shall carry their licenses at all times, and whenever requested by any officer or citizen, shall exhibit the license.
Penalty, see § 10.99
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