5.01.080 License application.
(1) All business licenses required under this chapter or any other ordinance shall be issued by the recorder. The application for any license shall contain the following information:
(a) The description of the business carried on within the city.
(b) The name of the applicant with a statement of all persons having an interest in the business either as proprietors or owners of the business.
(c) The location in which the business is conducted.
(d) Upon request of the city recorder, any applicant shall provide proof of possession of any licenses, certificates, or registrations that are required by state or federal laws to conduct the type of business listed on the application. Failure to provide such proof shall be cause of denial or revocation of the license.
(e) The date of application.
(f) The amount of money tendered with the application.
(g) Any other information necessary to enable the city to review the application under subsection (2) of this section and to determine the appropriate fee as established by resolution of the council.
(2) The recorder shall refer each application to the appropriate departments of the city for review. Approval or denial of the application shall be based on consideration of all available evidence as to whether the proposed business will meet the requirements of the City Charter and ordinances. The license shall not be granted if:
(a) The activity or device to be licensed would not comply with city ordinances or state or federal laws (unless the business is a state registered and/or licensed medical or recreational business that is in compliance with local land use ordinances, despite federal law prohibiting the use and sale of marijuana).
(b) The licensed activity or device would endanger property or the public’s health or safety.
(c) The applicant’s violation of law or ordinance represents a reasonable doubt about the applicant’s ability to perform the licensed activity without endangering property or the public’s health or safety.
(d) The applicant fails to supply the information required, or submits misleading or false information, or submitted misleading or false information on a previous application.
(e) The premises to be used by the business do not fully comply with all city ordinances and requirements.
(3) Change of Business Name, Sale or Transfer of Business.
(a) Change of Business Name. If a business changes only its name, but continues to be owned by the same persons or entity, the name change shall be made upon the city business license records for an administrative fee established by resolution of the city council.
(b) Change of Ownership. If ownership of a business changes, though continuing with a same or different name, the new owners shall obtain a new business license for the business.
(4) Upon a favorable recommendation from the city planning and zoning, police and fire departments, the recorder shall issue the license. If any of the aforementioned departments determines that the application should be denied, the recorder shall notify the applicant of the denial and the reasons for the denial. (Ord. 2022 § 1, 2018)