§ 8-8. Procedure for issuance.

(a)

Upon receipt of the completed application, and after review by the city manager regarding the applicable requirements and criteria, the city manager shall issue the tax certificate and business licenses, where applicable, which shall state the nature of the business authorized and bear the date of issuance and the signature of the city manager.

(b)

No business tax certificate shall be issued to any applicant whose place of business is not in full compliance with all minimum standard building codes adopted by the city.

(c)

No business tax certificate or business license shall be issued to any applicant who has any outstanding indebtedness to the city, including, but not limited to, property taxes, business taxes, utility bills and any other taxes, assessments, or fees.

(d)

If the city manager determines that the application is not in order or any requirements for the business tax certificate or business license have not been met then the city manager shall deny the application and immediately provide written notice of the denial and the grounds therefor to the applicant. The applicant may appeal the denial to the mayor and city council within ten days of the denial notice being issued. The mayor and city council shall hold a public hearing on the appeal within ten days of the appeal being filed with the city manager. The mayor and city council, within ten days of the hearing, may order the business tax certificate and business licenses granted with or without conditions or may affirm the denial of the application. The decision shall be based only upon a finding by the mayor and city council that the city manager was correct or erred in the interpretation of the regulations involved or the facts of the case.

(e)

Unless otherwise provided in this chapter, all business tax certificates and business licenses applications shall be approved or disapproved within ten days of filing with the city manager.

(Code 2004, § 111.08; Ord. No. 330, 12-31-1994)