Applicants for licenses under this chapter, shall file a sworn application in writing signed by the applicant, if an individual, by all partners, if a partnership, and by the president if a corporation, or by an agent, including a state or regional agent, with the city recorder, which shall give the following information: (Ord. 81-5, 10-15-1981; amd. 2004 Code)
1. The name and address of the applicant, and if the applicant is an employee or an agent of a corporation the name, address of the corporation, and the state of incorporation.
2. The name of the individual having management authority or supervision of the applicant's business during the time that it is proposed to be carried on in the city; the local address of such individual and the permanent address of such individual.
3. A brief description of the nature of the business and the goods to be sold and from whom or where the applicant obtains the goods to be sold.
4. If the applicant is employed by or an agent of another person, the name and permanent address of such other person or persons.
5. The length of time for which the applicant desires to engage in business within the municipality.
6. The place or places within the municipality where the applicant proposes to carry on his or her business.
7. A list of the other municipalities in which the applicant has engaged in business within the six (6) month period preceding the date of the application.
8. A photograph of the applicant, taken within six (6) months immediately prior to the date of filing the application, which photograph shall be two inches by two inches (2" x 2") showing the head and shoulders of the applicant in a clear and distinguishing manner.
9. A statement as to whether or not the applicant, or any of his employees, have been convicted of any crime, misdemeanor or violation of any municipal ordinance, the nature of the offense and the punishment or penalty assessed therefore.
10. If the applicant desires to sell fresh vegetables, fruits, meats, or other foodstuffs, a statement by a reputable physician of the state, dated not more than ten (10) days prior to submission of the applicant, certifying the applicant to be free of infectious, contagious or communicable diseases.
11. If the applicant is employed by another person, firm, or corporation, documents showing that the person, firm or corporation for which the applicant proposes to do business is authorized to do business within the state.
12. Attach to their application the following: two (2) letters of recommendation from any person residing in or doing business in the city, certifying the applicant's good moral character and business responsibility, or, in lieu of such letters, other evidence which may be used by the city recorder to satisfy the city recorder's duties under this title; credentials from the person, if any, for which the applicant proposed to do business, authorizing the applicant to act as such representative.
13. Upon receipt of the application, the city recorder shall cause a set of applicant's fingerprints to be taken and attached to the application; the recorder shall also cause a picture to be taken and to be attached to the application.
14. Applications for itinerant merchants and solicitors shall be accompanied by the fee provided in this chapter, which fee shall be deposited with the city treasurer if the license is granted, and returned to the applicant if the application is denied. (Ord. 81-5, 10-15-1981)