828.01 Definitions.
828.02 Licenses required.
828.03 License application; fees.
828.04 Investigation of applicant and driver; endorsement by Police Department.
828.05 License issuance.
828.06 License term.
828.07 License transfer; exhibition to police officers.
828.08 License revocation.
828.09 Vending restrictions.
828.10 Unauthorized riders prohibited.
828.11 Equipment requirements for ice cream trucks.
828.12 Inspection of ice cream trucks required.
828.13 Use of special lights and stop arm on ice cream trucks.
828.14 Appeals.
828.99 Penalty.
CROSS REFERENCES
Uniform fee schedule - see ADM. Ch. 210
Commercial and heavy vehicles - see TRAF. 410.03(UTC Sec. 5.100)
Parking of commercial vehicles - see TRAF. 410.03(UTC Sec. 8.26)
Solicitors, canvassers and vendors - see B.R. & T. Ch. 864
As used in this chapter:
(a) "Ice cream truck" means a motor vehicle in which ice cream, ice milk, frozen dairy products or ice flavored with syrup are carried for the purpose of retail sale on the streets of the City.
(b) "Vend" or "vending" means the offering of ice cream, ice milk, frozen dairy products or ice flavored with syrup for sale from a motor vehicle on the streets of the City.
(Ord. 49. Passed 6-6-78.)
(a) Application. An applicant for licenses under this chapter shall file with the City Clerk a written, sworn application signed by the applicant, if an individual, by all partners, if a partnership, and by the president, if a corporation. Such application shall provide:
(1) The name or names of the person or persons having the management or supervision of the business at the time that the application is filed with the City; the address or addresses of such person or persons engaged in such business; the capacity in which such person or persons will act; if a corporation, under the laws of what state the same is incorporated; and the name and address of the driver of the vehicle proposed to be used;
(2) A description of the vehicle or vehicles to be used together with the identification number and the current license number of each such vehicle;
(3) A photograph of the driver proposed to be licensed, taken within sixty days immediately prior to the date of the filing of the application, such photograph to be two inches by two inches showing the head and shoulders of the applicant in a clear distinguishing manner;
(4) A statement as to whether or not the applicant or driver has been convicted of any crime, misdemeanor or violation of any Municipal ordinance, the nature of such offense and the punishment or penalty assessed therefor;
(5) A statement from a reputable physician licensed to practice medicine in the State, dated not more than ten days prior to filing of the application, certifying that the applicant is free of infectious, contagious or communicable diseases; and
(6) The name of the manufacturer of the products to be sold and the license number of such manufacturer issued pursuant to Act 298 of the Public Acts of 1968, as amended.
(b) Fees. At the time of filing the application, a fee for each vehicle and for each driver of such vehicle, as set forth in Chapter 210 of the Administration Code, to cover the cost of investigation, shall be paid.
(Ord. 49. Passed 6-6-78.)
(a) Upon receipt of the license application, the original shall be referred to the Chief of Police, who shall cause an investigation to be made of the applicant's business and moral character and the character of the driver, as he or she deems necessary for the protection of the public good.
(b) If, as a result of such investigation, the applicant's business or moral character is found to be unsatisfactory, or the character of the driver is found to be unsatisfactory, the Chief shall endorse such application and explain his or her reasons for not approving the application and return such application to the City Clerk who shall notify the applicant that his or her application is disapproved and that no license will be issued.
(c) If, as a result of such investigation, the business and moral character of the applicant and driver are found to be satisfactory, the Chief shall endorse on the application his or her approval and return such application to the City Clerk who shall thereupon refer the same to the City Manager.
(Ord. 49. Passed 6-6-78; Ord. 1992-15. Passed 4-21-92; Ord. 2002-01. Passed 1-2-02.)
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