§ 22-163. Renewal of license; late applications.

(a)

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

(b)

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

(c)

The finance director shall investigate and process an application for renewal of a special business license in the same manner as an initial application for a special business license. The chief of police shall perform such investigation and examination of the applicant as he or she deems appropriate. Within 60 days after receiving a complete application, the finance director shall issue the special business license unless grounds for denial identified in this chapter exist.

(d)

With respect to any application for renewal 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.

(e)

An application for renewal of a special business license will be deemed received late and subject to a penalty of 50 percent of the application processing fee if the complete application, including all fees, is not received by the finance department within 60 days of the date of expiration of the immediately preceding license. If the business continues to operate without a valid special business license, the business may also be subject to all other penalties authorized by the City Code.

(Ord. No. 2008-09, § 3, 5-8-2008)