CHAPTER 110: GENERAL LICENSING PROVISIONS
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CHAPTER 110: GENERAL LICENSING PROVISIONS
Section
110.01 Licenses required to engage in certain businesses
110.02 Application for license
110.03 Issuance of license
110.04 Date and duration of license
110.05 License not transferable
110.06 License certificate to be displayed
110.07 Revocation or suspension
110.08 Appeal and review
§ 110.01 LICENSES REQUIRED TO ENGAGE IN CERTAIN BUSINESSES.
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
§ 110.02 APPLICATION FOR LICENSE.
(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.
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(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
§ 110.03 ISSUANCE OF LICENSE.
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.
§ 110.04 DATE AND DURATION OF LICENSE.
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.
§ 110.05 LICENSE NOT TRANSFERABLE.
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
§ 110.06 LICENSE CERTIFICATE TO BE DISPLAYED.
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
§ 110.07 REVOCATION OR SUSPENSION.
(A) Any license may be suspended or revoked by the City Clerk or City Council at any time for
the following reasons:
(1) For conditions or considerations which, had they existed at the time of issuance, would
have been valid grounds for its denial;
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(2) For any misrepresentation of a material fact in the application discovered after
issuance of the license;
(3) For any misrepresentation or materially false statement made in the course of carrying
on the trade, business or profession;
(4) For violation of any provision of this chapter or other federal, state or municipal law or
ordinance relating to the operation of the business or enterprise for which the license has been
issued; or
(5) Upon conviction of a licensee for any federal, state or municipal law or ordinance
involving the creation of a nuisance, a breach of the peace, interference with the rights of property
owners, or any other offense constituting a threat to the public health, safety, morals or general
welfare of the public.
(B) The suspension or revocation shall become effective upon notice served upon the licensee.
The notice shall contain a written summary of the reasons for the suspension or revocation and a
statement concerning the right to appeal the decision. The notice shall be delivered by certified
mail, return receipt requested, to the address given on the licensee*s application.
§ 110.08 APPEAL AND REVIEW.
In case any applicant has been denied a license by the City Clerk, or if his or her license has
been suspended or revoked by the City Clerk, the applicant or licensee shall within ten business
days have the right to appeal to the City Council from the denial, suspension or revocation. Notice
of appeal shall be filed in writing with the City Clerk or other authorized official the Mayor shall
call a special meeting of the City Council for the purpose of holding the hearing unless a regular
meeting of the City Council will occur within the 21-day period, and who shall fix the time and
place for a hearing which shall be held not later than 21 days thereafter. Notice of appeal shall be
filed in writing with the City Clerk.
Unless a regular meeting of the City Council at which the appeal can be heard is scheduled
within 21 days after receiving the notice of appeal, the Mayor shall schedule a special meeting of
the City Council for the hearing within the 21-day period. Three members of the City Council shall
constitute a quorum to hear the appeal. The appellant may appear and be heard in person or by
counsel. If, after hearing, a majority of the members of the City Council present at the meeting
declare in favor of the applicant, the license shall be issued or fully reinstated as the case may be;
otherwise the suspension or revocation shall become final.