§ 22-81. Renewal of license.

(a)

At least 60 days prior to expiration of a general business license, the finance director shall mail the licensee an application for renewal. The application for renewal shall be on such a form, and shall include such information, as prescribed and required by the finance director, including the following:

(1)

A description of any change in the type of business conducted on the premises since the last license was issued; and

(2)

A description of any and all improvements which the applicant has made upon the premises since the last license was issued.

(b)

The licensee shall file the application for renewal, and any required fees, with the finance director prior to the expiration of the immediately preceding license.

(c)

The finance director shall investigate and process an application for renewal of a general business license in the same manner as an initial application for a general business license. Within 60 days of receiving a complete application, the finance director shall issue the general business license unless grounds for denial identified in this chapter exist.

(d)

With respect to any application for renewal which is filed on or before the date of expiration of the immediately preceding license, the finance director shall extend the term of the immediately preceding license, without charge, during the period of any investigation required in order to determine whether the license should be renewed.

(Ord. No. 2008-09, § 3, 5-8-2008)